Suakin, 1885: the Campaign against Osman Digna in the Sudan-Suakin, 1885 by E Gambier Parry, Suakim, '85 by Norman Robert Stewart & The 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers during the Nile Expedition, 1884-85 by Walter Temple Willcox

This book contains three accounts of the battles of the Suakin Campaign of 1885 fought against the Mahdist forces of Osman Digna. The first is a personal account of the British Army special service officer who, notwithstanding he was attached to the Transport and Commissariat, was well known for throwing himself into the heart of the conflict, which he rivetingly describes. Of particular note is detail concerning the Australian contingent which ...