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The Soudan Campaign, off to Khartoum, Recruits for the Egyptian Battalions going to the Front (litho)
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The Soudan Campaign, off to Khartoum, Recruits for the Egyptian Battalions going to the Front (litho)
1063557 The Soudan Campaign, off to Khartoum, Recruits for the Egyptian Battalions going to the Front (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Campaign, off to Khartoum, Recruits for the Egyptian Battalions going to the Front. Illustration for The Graphic, 30 July 1898.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22634368
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Soudan Campaign, off to Khartoum - A Farewell Scene of Courage and Sacrifice
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this lithograph from the 19th century, we are transported back in time to witness a poignant moment during the Soudan Campaign. The image portrays a bustling scene at the departure point for Egyptian Battalions heading to the frontlines in Khartoum. Amidst the chaos of trains and carriages, families bid tearful farewells as recruits prepare themselves for battle. Mothers clutch their young children tightly, while wives cling desperately to their husbands' arms. The air is filled with a mix of emotions - fear, pride, and an overwhelming sense of forbearance. As military personnel exercise discipline on one side of the track, women howl and scream in anguish on the other. Children look on with wide-eyed curiosity or wave goodbye with innocence that belies the gravity of war. The engraving captures not only the physical departure but also symbolizes an entire nation's commitment to defend its land. The presence of police officers reminds us that this campaign was not just about recruitment; it was about defending against external threats. Through this print by Bridgeman Images, we glimpse into history and witness both sacrifice and hope intertwined within each frame. It serves as a powerful reminder that behind every soldier stands a family who must find strength amidst uncertainty.
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