Egyptian Cavalry Collection
"The Mighty Egyptian Cavalry: Defending the Soudan and Conquering Dervishes" Witness the heroic rebellion in the Soudan through captivating engravings and lithographs
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"The Mighty Egyptian Cavalry: Defending the Soudan and Conquering Dervishes" Witness the heroic rebellion in the Soudan through captivating engravings and lithographs. The Egyptian cavalry, a force to be reckoned with, played a crucial role in these historic battles. In "The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving), " we catch a glimpse of their fearless spirit as they charge into battle. Their unwavering determination is further showcased in "Egyptian Cavalry (engraving)" and "The Advance towards Dongola, the 5th and 7th Squadrons of the Egyptian Cavalry, under Captain D Mahon, leaving Assouan for Wady Halfa (engraving). " One pivotal moment was captured in "Our Success in the Soudan, " where we witness their triumph at Keriri against Khalifa's Army. With great precision and strategy, they repel attacks as depicted in "Battle of Omdurman (litho)" and "The Battle of Omdurman, General Macdonalds Brigade repelling an attack, a Critical Moment (litho). " These brave soldiers proved themselves time and again. Their relentless pursuit of victory is evident in "The Advance towards Dongola" series. Whether it was chasing down dervishes after the Battle of Ferket or pursuing them into neighboring areas like Suarda under Colonel Burn-Murdoch's command. But it wasn't all about warfare; these warriors also found moments to unwind. In one enchanting lithograph titled "Training Egyptian Cavalry, " troopers are seen learning to play polo – showcasing their versatility both on and off the battlefield.