The Martians have invaded, time to return the favor!

The Martians have invaded, time to return the favor!

Thursday, February 7, 2008

The Battle of Tofrek


Presented "Like a Stone Wall" Wargames Group
Khartoum had fallen to the Mahdists in January 1885, with Major General Gordon being killed along with many others. The British Government was still reluctant to get involved in the Sudan and was alarmed by a new outbreak in Eastern Sudan led by one of the Mahdi's Lieutenants, a former slave trader known to the British as Osman Digma. This threatened Britain's communication with her Far East possessions and so the Suakin Field force was reformed (after being disbanded in late 1884) with Lt General Sir G Graham in command. His first task was to establish a proper base at Suakin from which the area could be effectively administrated.

3 comments:

Joe said...

This one I really like, I've been
wanting to do something with the Sudan campaign for ages...)

Bill said...

Which side or will you build up both?

La Coloniale said...

Good luck with that Joe!