Storming of Firket, c1900. Creator: Unknown

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Storming of Firket, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Storming of Firket, c1900. The Battle of Ferkeh (or Firket) occurred during the Mahdist War in which an army of the Mahdist Sudanese was surprised and routed by Egyptian forces, led by Sir Herbert Kitchener, in June 1896. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

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Storming of Firket," c1900: A Pivotal Moment in the Mahdist War This evocative black and white engraving captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Firket, also known as the Battle of Ferkeh, which took place in Northern Sudan in June 1896 during the Mahdist War. The Mahdist Sudanese army, led by Emir Hammuda, was caught off guard by the Egyptian forces under the command of Sir Herbert Kitchener, then a British officer in the Egyptian Army. In this powerful image, Egyptian soldiers, armed with bayonets, charge forward against the Mahdist defenders. The engraving masterfully conveys the sense of impending doom and the raw emotion of the moment, with figures on both sides locked in a desperate struggle for survival. The stark contrast between the determined, uniformed Egyptian soldiers and the disorganized, ethnically diverse Mahdist forces underscores the military superiority of the former. The Battle of Firket was a turning point in the Mahdist War, which lasted from 1881 to 1898. The defeat of the Mahdist army at Firket paved the way for the eventual capture of Khartoum and the end of the Mahdist state. This engraving is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, with dying and dying Mahdist soldiers scattered throughout the scene. The image is taken from "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX," published by Cassell and Company, Limited, in the early 20th century. The engraving's haunting beauty and historical significance make it an invaluable addition to any collection of African or military history.

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