With the Naval Brigades in Egypt & Sudan

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The 'Jack Tars' at war in the Mediterranean, the desert, and along the River Nile highlights the crucial role of the Naval Brigades of the Royal Navy during the Victorian era. With few opportunities for battle fleets to engage since Trafalgar and prior to World War I, naval crews consistently demonstrated their prowess on land, earning a reputation equal to their achievements at sea. This special Leonaur edition delves into the sailors' land activities during the Egyptian War of 1882 and subsequent conflicts against the Mahdists, including the effort to relieve Khartoum in Sudan. Bradford recounts Wilson's gripping narrative of the campaign's early stages in the desert, detailing the fierce fighting at El-Teb, where the British force faced near destruction. Central to this action, Wilson experienced the failure of the Gardner gun as the determined enemy breached the British square. Beresford's vivid recollections encompass the actions of his ship, 'Condor,' at Alexandria, the intense battles at Abu Klea, the arduous march across the desert, and the remarkable misadventures of the Nile river steamer he commanded in a desperate attempt to rescue Gordon. This edition is enhanced with illustrations, maps, and photographs absent from the original texts.