Khartoum Campaign, 1898; or the Re-Conquest of the Soudan

The book follows the British and Egyptian forces as they move to reclaim the Sudan from the Mahdist rebels, culminating in the decisive clash at Omdurman. It weaves together vivid battlefield sketches, contemporary maps and photographs, giving listeners a clear picture of the terrain and the scale of the operations. The narrative begins with the earlier setbacks of the Mahdi’s movement and the strategic preparations that led to the 1898 campaign.

Drawing on the author’s own telegrams, letters to newspapers and daily notes, the account offers a front‑line perspective rarely found in later histories. Personal encounters with officers, descriptions of camp life, and the tension of each advance are recounted with a steady, factual tone. The text also incorporates excerpts from official reports, providing a balanced view of both the military planning and the human experience of those involved.

For listeners interested in the dynamics of colonial warfare, the rise and fall of the Mahdist state, or the geography of the Upper Nile, the work delivers a richly illustrated, meticulously sourced portrait of a pivotal moment in African history.