The Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman by Richard Caton Woodville. (PC)

Depicting the charge of the Lancers against what they first thought was a small group of Dervishes, but was in fact thousands hidden in a depression in the desert. The Lancers had to ride straight through. For this bravery three Victoria crosses were won. The 21st lancers lost 5 officers and 65 men with 120 horses lost. Winston Churchill was one of the Officers who survived the charge.

Postcard

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)