Looting after battle, 1898-09-02
Scope and Contents
165 x 114 mm. A view showing two Egyptian soldiers looting arms and valuables from the dead dervishes on the battlefield of Omdurman. The customary Egyptian practice of looting the dead after battle was one of the many aspects of the campaign for which Kitchener was later criticised.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-09-02
Creator
- From the Fonds: Gregson, Francis, fl. 1898 (war correspondent) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Existence and Location of Copies
CN 1757.
General
KS.
Date information
DateText: The photograph is stuck on to an album page entitled 'September 2nd, 11.30 a.m.'..
Finding aid date
2003-11-12 10:16:01+00:00
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