THE WAR IN EGYPT, 1882.
Origin of the war—Emancipation of Egypt from Turkish rule;
introduction of European control—Deposition of Ismail
Pasha—Tewfik becomes Khedive—Military revolts—Disorganization
of the country—Joint action of the English and French; its
failure—Naval demonstration—Bombardment of the forts of
Alexandria—The French withdraw and leave Great Britain to act
alone—British troops sent to Egypt—The Suez Canal seized—Base
of operations established at Ismailia—Action of Tel
el-Makhuta—Clearing the communications—Actions at Kassassin,
August 28th and September 7th—Character of the Egyptian
army—Night march on Tel el-Kebir—The enemy is overwhelmed,
September 13th—Pursuit; losses—End of the war—Return of the
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