1884
Gordon Relief Intelligence Duties
Serves on intelligence and reconnaissance duties during the expedition attempting to relieve Gordon at Khartoum.
Historical place archive
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Serves on intelligence and reconnaissance duties during the expedition attempting to relieve Gordon at Khartoum.
Uses river steamers alongside the railway to sustain the Anglo-Egyptian army moving south.
Leads the reinforced Anglo-Egyptian army south for the decisive campaign against Omdurman.
Coordinates river gunboats with the army to bombard positions and protect the advance toward Omdurman.
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