An 1899 painting showing the charge of the British 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman in September 1898 during the Mahdist War (1881-99).
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APA Style
Hale, E. M. (2026, April 13). Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21739/charge-of-the-21st-lancers-at-omdurman/
Chicago Style
Hale, Edward Matthew. "Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman." World History Encyclopedia, April 13, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21739/charge-of-the-21st-lancers-at-omdurman/.
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Hale, Edward Matthew. "Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman." World History Encyclopedia, 13 Apr 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21739/charge-of-the-21st-lancers-at-omdurman/.
