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The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August (engraving)
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The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August (engraving)
1046550 The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August. Illustration for The Graphic, 24 August 1889.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23028602
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
1st Battalion 2nd Battalion 3 August Advancing Banners Birds Eye View Defeat Dervishes Firing Line Mahdist War Receiving Reserve Spearmen Swordsmen Black Rock
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This print titled "The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this engraving captures the intensity and chaos of battle during the Mahdist War. The image showcases a sprawling battlefield where swordsmen clash with banners flying high. The 13th battalion faces off against dervishes and Jaalin riflemen while military reserves stand ready for action. Firing lines advance and receive enemy charges near Black Rock as spearmen from various battalions fight fiercely. With its birds-eye view perspective, this print offers a unique vantage point that allows viewers to appreciate both the scale and intricacy of this historical event. The composition highlights not only the bravery and determination of soldiers but also emphasizes strategic elements such as enemy baggage and positions. "The Defeat of the Dervishes" is an illustration originally published in The Graphic on August 24,1889. It belongs to Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection, now part of a private collection accessible to all due to its out-of-copyright status. This remarkable artwork serves as a reminder of past conflicts and honors those who fought bravely during battles like that which took place outside Toski on August 3rd.
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