Blood-red Desert Sand by Michael Barthorp
Beautifully illustrated from the work of pioneer war photographers, this is a marvellously readable account of the British Empire at war. From the British invasion of Egypt to the tragedy of Gordon of Khartoum, it culminates in General Kitchener's march to Omdurmann that saw Winston Churchill participate in one of the last battlefield charges by British cavalry. Michael Barthorp reveals the strengths and weaknesses of Queen Victoria's army, its brilliant but wayward officer corps and the professional soldiers who inspired so many Kipling poems.
Michael Barthorp is an internationally acknowledged expert on the Victorian army. His published books include THE ZULU WAR, WAR ON THE NW FRONTIER and THE BOER WARS.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780304362233 |
| ISBN 10 | 0304362239 |
| Title | Blood-red Desert Sand |
| Author | Michael Barthorp |
| Series | Cassell Military Trade Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2002-04-25 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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