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Towards Khartoum: The Story Of The Sudan War Of 1896

Towards Khartoum: The Story Of The Sudan War Of 1896

Atteridge, A. Hilliard

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African HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1163290688
ISBN13: 9781163290682
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Towards Khartoum: The Story Of The Sudan War Of 1896 is a historical non-fiction book written by A. Hilliard Atteridge. The book provides a detailed account of the Sudan War of 1896, which took place between the British Empire and the Mahdist Sudanese forces. The book describes the political and military events leading up to the war, including the British decision to re-establish control over the Sudan and the Mahdist uprising against this attempt. Atteridge provides a comprehensive analysis of the military tactics and strategies employed by both sides during the conflict, including the use of cavalry, artillery, and infantry. He also delves into the social and cultural aspects of the conflict, including the impact of religion on the Mahdist forces, and the role of tribal alliances in the war. The book also includes a detailed account of the famous Battle of Omdurman, which took place on September 2, 1898, and saw the British forces under General Kitchener defeat the Mahdist army. Atteridge provides a vivid description of the battle, including the use of modern weaponry such as machine guns and artillery, and the impact of this technology on the outcome of the conflict. Overall, Towards Khartoum: The Story Of The Sudan War Of 1896 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire, military history, or the social and cultural dynamics of conflict in Africa. Atteridge's detailed research and engaging writing style make this book an accessible and informative read for both scholars and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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