The British Campaign In Abyssinia
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The British Campaign In Abyssinia
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Author : Christopher Brice
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-08-19
The British Campaign In Abyssinia written by Christopher Brice and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-19 with categories.
The Abyssinian Campaign of 1867-68 was a remarkable and now largely forgotten military undertaking of the Victorian Era. The expedition demonstrated the power and 'reach' of the British Empire, and no other nation at that time could have considered, let alone undertaken, such an operation. The Abyssinian Empire was a difficult country to invade due to its distance from any major port, the harshness of its terrain, and the inhospitable climatic conditions that swung from blistering heat to sub-zero conditions. Faced with no port facilities along the Red Sea Littoral, the British constructed a harbour, landing stations, roads, telegraph lines, and even a railway, in terrain that had been deserted before their arrival. The logistical demands of the campaign were enormous. To maintain an Anglo-Indian army of around 13,000 men, with around 20,000 camp followers, and over 40,000 animals, was a mammoth task that drew upon the skills of the Royal Navy, the considerable British and Indian merchant marine, and the cutting edge of technology. The campaign was remarkable in that there was to be no territorial aggrandisement, no capture of precious resources, or securing of strategic concerns. The Abyssinian Campaign was one that was conducted partly to rescue British and 'European' prisoners held by the increasingly mental unstable Emperor Theodore (Tewodros) II, and partly to restore and maintain British prestige. That this campaign was successful owed much not only to British power, resources, and technology, but also the remarkable leadership of Lieutenant General Sir Robert Napier, later Field Marshal and 1st Baron Napier of Magdala. An experienced officer of engineers he had also seen much active service. His skill and ability helped to ensure that a very difficult campaign in extremely hostile geographical and climatic conditions was successful. The campaign is largely forgotten today, but is worth remembering as a remarkable logistical exercised carry out under very difficult conditions. It was by no means a perfect campaign and much went wrong. Given the difficulty of the task at hand this was inevitable. That it was successful owed much to British technological advancement, and the great skill shown by Napier and his staff.
The British Expedition To Abyssinia
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Author : Captain Henry M. Hozier
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2012-10-30
The British Expedition To Abyssinia written by Captain Henry M. Hozier and has been published by Andrews UK Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-30 with History categories.
This account of the 1867/68 campaign is by an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, one of the regiments involved, and in the introduction he states clearly that his aim has everywhere been impartiality; his object truth. He begins with a brief but informative historical background to the country of Abyssinia, going back to the earliest days and leading up to the reasons for the despatch of an expedition against the Christian Emperor Theodore III. Briefly, the British Consul, Captain Cameron, was sent home by Theodore with a letter to Queen Victoria which reached the Foreign Office in February 1863 but, due to Foreign Office cack-handedness never reached the Queen. The lack of any response and a visit by Cameron (after he had returned from England in January1864) to the Egyptian frontier town of Kassala infuriated the Abyssinian monarch who had Cameron and his staff thrown into prison. The British made a belated effort to retrieve the situation through an emissary, Mr Rassam, who arrived in January 1866 but he
Abyssinia 1867 1868
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Author : Frederic A. Sharf
language : en
Publisher: Tsehai Publishers
Release Date : 2003
Abyssinia 1867 1868 written by Frederic A. Sharf and has been published by Tsehai Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Art categories.
"Although many of the works on show in the exhibition catalogued in this superb publication appeared at the time in the Illustrated London News, for most readers this will be their first opportunity to see them in colour. Indeed, several of the sketches have never before been published in their original form ? notably William Simpson?s drawing of Prince Alemayehou, which was executed only a few days after the death of his father, the Emperor Tewedros, and of whom very few images have been handed down to us. Readers are also treated to a number of fascinating tidbits, such as the methods practiced by publishers? studio staff to enhance landscape sketches with the addition of human figures, and many will be intrigued to learn of the ?cut and paste? origins of the graphic cover used to illustrate John Pridham?s musical composition commemorating the battle.Professors Pankhurst and Northrup are to be congratulated not only for a succinct and readable presentation of the historical background, but for their insight into the relationship between Ethiopia and the outside world prevailing in the mid-19th century. Whereas previous writers have tended to portray events leading up to the ?Abyssinian difficulty? through European eyes; the reader can now begin to see them in the Ethiopian context. It is a sad irony that it is only in the 21st century that we begin to see that Tewedros?s cultural values had more in common with the pre-Renaissance world of Prester John than with post-industrial revolution Britain. Clearly the British government?s outrage at the imprisonment of its consul, and Napier?s subsequent refusal to accept anything less than total surrender ? even after the release of the prisoners ? would not have been anticipated or even understood by an essentially medi?val monarch. Both Ethiopianists and lovers of military art will be grateful to Frederic Sharf for a unique and important publication. Following hard on the heels of Diary of a Journey to Abyssinia, this carefully prepared exhibition of paintings and drawings of Britain?s Abyssinia expedition fills some significant gaps in our knowledge of 19th century Ethiopia."Ian Campbell, Scholar on Ethiopian Art History
Record Of The Expedition To Abyssinia
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Author : Great Britain. War Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1870
Record Of The Expedition To Abyssinia written by Great Britain. War Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1870 with Abyssinian Expedition categories.
The Abyssinian Campaigns
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Author : Great Britain. War Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1942
The Abyssinian Campaigns written by Great Britain. War Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1942 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
British Expedition To Abyssinia
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Author : H.M. Hozier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-10-01
British Expedition To Abyssinia written by H.M. Hozier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-01 with categories.
This account of the 1867/68 campaign is by an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, one of the regiments involved, and in the introduction he states clearly that his aim has everywhere been impartiality; his object truth. He begins with a brief but informative historical background to the country of Abyssinia, going back to the earliest days and leading up to the reasons for the despatch of an expedition against the Christian Emperor Theodore III. Briefly, the British Consul, Captain Cameron, was sent home by Theodore with a letter to Queen Victoria which reached the Foreign Office in February 1863 but, due to Foreign Office cack-handedness never reached the Queen. The lack of any response and a visit by Cameron (after he had returned from England in January1864) to the Egyptian frontier town of Kassala infuriated the Abyssinian monarch who had Cameron and his staff thrown into prison. The British made a belated effort to retrieve the situation through an emissary, Mr Rassam, who arrived in January 1866 but hefully described by the author, and he is not slow to criticize. Then follows a detailed account of the advance of Napier s force, a sharp action at Arogi in which Abyssinian losses amounted to about 1,900 of whom 700 were killed with British casualties numbering twenty wounded, two of whom died. After this the prisoners were released, but Napier pressed on to the capital, Magdala which was captured and the fortress destroyed. Theodore committed suicide. The final chapter looks back over the campaign, describing the withdrawal of the force and including an interesting examination of the cost and the reasons why it exceeded expectations.
Diary Of A Journey To Abyssinia 1868
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Author : William Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Tsehai Publishers
Release Date : 2002
Diary Of A Journey To Abyssinia 1868 written by William Simpson and has been published by Tsehai Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Art categories.
The Expedition to Magdala of 1867-1868 was a memorable event in British Military history of warfare in general, and in the history of Ethiopia. Meticulously planned and executed, the campaign was a triumph for its commander, Sir Robert Napier. It was notable for the use of Elephants imported from India, the building of a port railway and the use of breech-loading rifles, the first time they employed in War.
Sealed And Delivered
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Author : George Lowther Steer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1942
Sealed And Delivered written by George Lowther Steer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1942 with Abyssinian Expedition, 1867-1868 categories.
Coomassie And Magdala
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Author : Henry Morton Stanley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1891
Coomassie And Magdala written by Henry Morton Stanley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1891 with Abyssinian Expedition categories.
The Campaign In Abbyssinia
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Author : A. F. Shepherd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1868
The Campaign In Abbyssinia written by A. F. Shepherd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1868 with Abyssinian Expedition categories.