They charged out of the shimmering desert, thousands of fanatical warriors dressed in white, brandishing fearsome weapons. These were the Mahdi’s men and a British soldier’s worst nightmare. The Mahdi had emerged from the wilderness to lead a rebellion against the Egyptian government in Sudan. His armies overwhelmed the Egyptians and trapped Governor Gordon in…
Eduard Wargner’s classic study of warfare during the Thirty Years’ War covers the people, uniforms and lives of soldiers from generals to muleteers. Winged Hussar has faithfully edited this edition with the history enthusiast in mind. Softback book, 296 pages.
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