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Battle of El Teb, 1884
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Battle of El Teb, 1884
Royal Navy Captain A.R.Wilson engages in single combat with only the hilt of his sword, at the Battle of El Teb. He was awarded the Victoria Cross
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1884 29th Arthur Awarded Combat Engages Hilt Sudan Wars Wilson
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This evocative photograph captures the bravery and heroism of Royal Navy Captain Arthur Russell Wilson during the Battle of El Teb in February 1884. The scene depicts Wilson, dressed in full military regalia, engaged in single combat with an enemy adversary using only the hilt of his sword. The Battle of El Teb was a significant engagement in the Anglo-Egyptian War, fought between the British Empire and the Sudanese Mahdist forces. Captain Wilson, commanding the 29th Company of the Royal Engineers, distinguished himself during the battle by leading his men in a daring charge against the enemy, despite being severely outnumbered. In the heat of the battle, Wilson's sword was broken, leaving him with only the hilt in his hand. Undeterred, Wilson continued to fight, engaging in hand-to-hand combat with an enemy officer. The adversary was eventually dispatched, and Wilson's bravery did not go unnoticed. For his actions during the Battle of El Teb, Captain Wilson was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. The Victoria Cross is a symbol of the exceptional courage and selflessness displayed by Wilson and other recipients in the line of duty. This historical photograph is a testament to the valor and determination of Captain Wilson and the British forces during the Anglo-Egyptian War. It offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a visual representation of the events and heroes that shaped the history of Africa and the world.
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