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Troops arriving at Port Said Egypt during
Troops arriving at Port Said Egypt during the Anglo-Egyptian War in 1882
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
1882 Arriving Sailors Anglo Egyptian
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This evocative vintage photograph captures the moment of arrival for British troops in Port Said, Egypt during the Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882. The year was a pivotal one in the history of the British Empire, as the forces led by General Sir Garnet Wolseley disembarked from their ships to secure control over the Suez Canal and protect the strategic interests of the empire. The soldiers, dressed in their full regalia, are seen here stepping off the deck and onto the Egyptian shore, their determined expressions and smart uniforms a testament to the might and resolve of the British Army. The image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era of steamships and sailing vessels, of soldiers and sailors, of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The ships in the background, their sails billowing in the wind, add to the sense of movement and progress, as the British forces set foot on foreign soil, ready to assert their dominance. The lantern slide, a relic of a bygone age, further emphasizes the historical significance of the scene. The Anglo-Egyptian War marked the beginning of British rule in Egypt, which lasted until 1956. This photograph, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into this period of history, providing us with a valuable record of a moment in time that shaped the course of the British Empire and the world as we know it today.
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