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British troops arriving at Port Said during
British troops arriving at Port Said during the Anglo Egyptian War in 1882
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This vintage lantern slide depicts a pivotal moment in the Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882, as British troops disembark at Port Said, Egypt. The Anglo-Egyptian War was a significant conflict between the British Empire and the Khedive of Egypt, Ismail Pasha, who had accumulated an unsustainable amount of debt and was forced to seek financial assistance from European powers, including France. Fearing the potential for French influence in Egypt, Britain intervened, leading to the invasion of Egyptian ports, including Port Said. The image captures the arrival of the British troops, dressed in their Victorian and Edwardian uniforms, as they make their way off the ships and onto the Egyptian soil. The soldiers, with their weapons at the ready, are met by local Egyptian civilians and officials, creating a tense and uncertain atmosphere. In the background, the silhouette of the Port Said lighthouse can be seen, adding to the sense of history and nostalgia. The Anglo-Egyptian War marked the end of Egyptian independence and the beginning of British rule in Egypt, which would last until 1956. This lantern slide, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into this period of history, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in the relationship between Egypt and the British Empire.
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