The River War (An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan)

Synopsis

The River War is a historical account narrating the conflict between Christian and Islamic clashes and Britain's attempt to liberate the Islamic state Sudan from hardcore Islamic forces.  While we all know Winston Churchill as one of the ironic political leaders world has ever produced, as young man he had very strong background of military education and was having strong hold in journalism also.  This could be a good read for those who are interested in military history.  

Two of favorite sentences from The River War:  

“A mile away to the rear the gunboats, irritated that the fight was passing beyond their reach, steamed restlessly up and down, like caged Polar bears seeking what they might devour.”  

“At the end of the next march, which was made by day, the guides, whose memories had been refreshed by flogging, discovered a large pool of good water, and all drank deeply in thankful joy.”

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