--- product_id: 37652213 title: "Nile River Gunboats 1882–1918 (New Vanguard, 239)" brand: "angus konstampeter dennis" price: "VT8316" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37652213-nile-river-gunboats-1882-1918-new-vanguard-239 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Nile River Gunboats 1882–1918 (New Vanguard, 239) **Brand:** angus konstampeter dennis **Price:** VT8316 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nile River Gunboats 1882–1918 (New Vanguard, 239) by angus konstampeter dennis - **How much does it cost?** VT8316 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37652213-nile-river-gunboats-1882-1918-new-vanguard-239) ## Best For - angus konstampeter dennis enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted angus konstampeter dennis brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Nile River Gunboats 1882–1918 (New Vanguard, 239) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91vTaDNjmeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Gunboats in the attack... *by H***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2016* A young Winston Churchill's "The River War" helped immortalize the British military thrust up the Nile River into Sudan, there to retake the city of Khartoum from Mahdi rebels. The part played by British gunboats on the Nile campaign has been rather underpublicized. That fault is remedied in this Osprey New Vanguard Series book, "Nile River Gunboats 1882-1918", by Angus Konstam, with illustrations by Peter Dennis.The first British gunboats on the upper Nile were actually improvised by General Gordon during the Siege of Khartoum in 1882. They were underpowered river steamers, outfitted with weapons and wooden timbers for protection. General Kitchener's deliberate campaign into the Sudan in 1896 drew on purpose-built and much more capable vessels. The narrative sets the strategic situation in the Sudan and spends the bulk of the book describing the gunboats and how they were modified and operated. The concluding chapters cover their actual combat operations.This is a fascinating book, a concise but very interesting look at the gunboats and their multi-national crews. The author provides some nice first person accounts to add detail to the photographs, illustrations, and diagrams which describe the various classes of gunboats. Well done, and highly recommended to students of the conflict and the era of British colonialism in northeast Africa. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely little book *by W***C on Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016* An excellent survey, great illustrations. Despite its small size (which can't be helped with Osprey books and most readers should know what to expect), Konstam goes above and beyond to thoroughly research the topic and write as complete a book as most of us will need. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Testing the British Empire - Continued Saga *by P***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018* The existence of the Nile River Gunboats was unknown to me until I was reading about the conflict in the Sudan from 1880 to 1890. This shines a different light onto the difficulties experienced by the military machine to provide resources and support to the fighting troops. It also highlights the need of the opposing forces to destroy the Gunboats..... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37652213-nile-river-gunboats-1882-1918-new-vanguard-239](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37652213-nile-river-gunboats-1882-1918-new-vanguard-239) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*