The Abenging of Gordon: THE BATTLE OF OMDURMAN AND DOWNFALL OF MAHDIISM

Abstract

IN our special supplement we have described and illustrated the British operations down to the eve of the great battle which has shattered the Khalifa's power and completed the avenging of Gordon. Rapidly and steadily had the Sirdar brought his army within sight and within reach of the stronghold of Mahdiism. The whole of his army had advanced the whole distance from Metemmeh--horse, foot, artillery, and flotilla--in battle array ready at any moment to fight the expected battle.