The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman by Richard Caton Woodville.

DHM005. The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman by Richard Caton Woodville.

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.

Open edition print.

Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm)