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OMDURMAN The charge of the 21st Lancers
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1898 21st Charge Hale Lancers Omdurman Sudan Wars
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September 2, 1898: The Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, Sudan This historic photograph captures the moment of bravery and determination as the 21st Lancers, a British cavalry regiment, charged towards the Sudanese Mahdist forces during the Battle of Omdurman. The event took place on September 2, 1898, marking the final major action of the Mahdist War, which began in 1881 and aimed to defend Sudan from British colonial rule. The photograph, taken by renowned British photographer Frederick H. Evans (1853-1943), documents the decisive moment in the battle when the 21st Lancers, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel C.E. Elles, charged towards the enemy lines. The Mahdist forces, led by the religious and military leader, the Mahdi, had previously defeated the British army at the Battle of Omdurman in 1883. However, in this encounter, the British forces, now better equipped and more experienced, gained the upper hand. The image shows the 21st Lancers, clad in their distinctive red coats and helmets, charging towards the enemy with swords drawn. The Mahdist forces, dressed in white robes and turbans, can be seen in the background, preparing for the impact of the British charge. The photograph provides a striking visual representation of the intensity and courage of the soldiers involved in this pivotal moment in the history of the Sudan and the British Empire. The Battle of Omdurman marked the end of the Mahdist War and the consolidation of British control over Sudan. The event is commemorated as a significant victory in British military history and serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of Africa and its interactions with European powers.
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