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Omdurman, The First Battle - 6. 30 a. m. September 2nd 1898 (chromolitho)
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Omdurman, The First Battle - 6. 30 a. m. September 2nd 1898 (chromolitho)
2973898 Omdurman, The First Battle - 6.30 a.m. September 2nd 1898 (chromolitho) by Sutherland, A. (fl.1898); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: One of two chromolithographs relating to the Battle of Omdurman, 2nd Sudan War (1896-1898); by A Sutherland, published by G W Bacon and Co, 1898.
Imperial interest in North Africa grew after the construction of the Suez Canal in 1869, because of the swift access the waterway gave British shipping to India. To protect that interest the British government bought up shares in the Egyptian company that ran the canal, and in 1875 moved to take over EgyptAs financial administration.
In 1881 a religious rebellion against Egyptian control broke out in neighbouring Sudan. A British attempt to withdraw Egyptian garrisons backfired: General Gordon was besieged and eventually killed at Khartoum along with the 7, 000-strong Egyptian garrison.
Although this illustration depicts the British wearing red uniforms, these had in fact been superseded by khaki by the time of the Omdurman battle.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22441514
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
Armies Battle Of Omdurman Formation Sudanese Second Sudan War
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This chromolithograph, titled "Omdurman, The First Battle - 6.30 a. m. September 2nd 1898" takes us back in time to the heart of one of the most significant conflicts in North Africa's history. Created by A. Sutherland and published by G. W. Bacon and Co in 1898, this print offers a vivid portrayal of the Battle of Omdurman during the Second Sudan War. Imperial interests surged after the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, granting British shipping swift access to India. To safeguard these interests, Britain acquired shares in the Egyptian company managing the canal and assumed control over Egypt's financial administration by 1875. The rebellion against Egyptian rule that erupted in neighboring Sudan in 1881 posed a challenge for British forces. Their attempt to withdraw Egyptian garrisons resulted in General Gordon's tragic demise at Khartoum alongside thousands of soldiers. In this illustration, we see British troops clad not yet in khaki but rather their traditional red uniforms (although khaki had replaced them before Omdurman). It depicts a pivotal moment as dawn breaks on September 2nd, with soldiers preparing for battle amidst an expansive desert landscape. This remarkable artwork serves as both a testament to historical events and an artistic masterpiece capturing the intensity and bravery exhibited during this crucial conflict between colonial powers vying for control over North Africa.
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