Desert Warfare: Being The Chronicle Of The Eastern Soudan Campaign (1884)

By Bennet Burleigh

Book Overview

Desert Warfare: Being The Chronicle Of The Eastern Soudan Campaign (1884) is a historical account of the Eastern Soudan Campaign, written by Bennet Burleigh. The book provides a detailed description of the military campaign that took place in the Eastern Soudan region, which is now part of Sudan, during the late 19th century. The campaign was fought between the British Empire and the Mahdist forces, who were led by Muhammad Ahmad. The book covers the events leading up to the campaign, the battles that were fought, and the eventual victory of the British Empire. Burleigh, who was a journalist and war correspondent, provides a vivid and engaging account of the campaign. He describes the harsh conditions of the desert, the tactics used by both sides, and the courage and bravery of the soldiers who fought in the campaign. The book also includes numerous illustrations and maps, which help to bring the campaign to life and provide a better understanding of the geography of the region.Overall, Desert Warfare: Being The Chronicle Of The Eastern Soudan Campaign (1884) is an important historical document that provides a valuable insight into the Eastern Soudan Campaign and the wider context of British imperialism in Africa during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, colonialism, and the history of Africa.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110411707X
• ISBN13: 9781104117078
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"