They weren’t always old! Great War generals were once young and they fought in their own battles. One of the most murderous was the Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898. See how the likes of Haig, Kitchener, Churchill, Townshend, Maxse, and Smith-Dorrien fared when facing thousands of Dervishes.
This lecture is based on Peter's book Chain of Fire: Campaining in Egypt and the Sudan 1882 - 1898.
The book will be published early in 2025. Richard van Emden's review states, 'A historian at the peak of his powers'.
Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.
Please note: Entrance to the meeting is by donation of £5, and we conduct a prize raffle.