10127 - Winston Churchill, Sudan, 1898 K&C Robin Hood ” the pioneers would dig

” the pioneers would dig a zig-zag channel parallel to the enemy fortifications over ground that would be under the defender’s constant musket and artillery fire

and his participation in the Battle of Omdurman

As the AK officer cautiously moves forward he aims his pistol at one of the enemy

Each drummer was required to learn dozens of rudiments and drum calls

000 casualties and is one of the storied divisions of the US Army

10127 - Winston Churchill, Sudan, 1898 K&C Robin Hood ” the pioneers would digWinston Churchill, Sudan, 1898 In 1896, Churchill was determined to get a transfer to be a part of the war in Sudan. Many serving officers wanted experience of battle to further their careers, as did Churchill but not his army career, his one as a man of letters. He had already written one book of war on the North West Frontier and needed a follow up. His new posting confirmed, he also obtained a commission to write accounts of the war for the Morning