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

"Khartoum Campaign, 1898; or the Re-Conquest of the Soudan" by Bennet Burleigh is a historical narrative that recounts the British military's effort to reclaim control over the Sudan in the face of the Mahdist forces during the late 1800s. The story carefully presents the series of events that led to the climactic win at Omdurman, emphasizing the strategic importance of the campaign for British colonial ambitions and highlighting the reorganization and improvement of Egyptian military troops under British direction. It emphasizes the political climate of the region with the personalities of leaders and a detailed analysis of the war's methods as the narrative unfolds.