A second unit of Colonial Dragoons for my British Coloniak forces for Men Who Would Be King’s.

Most of the Dragoons inthe Sudan were from the 2 Dragoons or the Royal Scots Greys.

In 1884, volunteers from the 2nd Dragoons regiment joined the British expedition to rescue Major-General Charles Gordon’s garrison in Khartoum, an endeavor that was fraught with challenges and dangers.

As the situation in Sudan became increasingly dire, the regiment formed part of the Heavy Camel Regiment, which was specially organized to traverse the harsh desert terrain.

These brave soldiers engaged in fierce combat against the Mahdists at the Battle of Abu Klea in January 1885, where they displayed remarkable courage despite facing overwhelming odds.

The British forces suffered heavy losses during this intense conflict, enduring both physical and emotional hardships, as they fought valiantly to push forward. However, upon their arrival in Khartoum, they were met with the devastating news that Gordon had already met his tragic end, underscoring the grim reality of their mission and the high price of their commitment to the cause.

In 1884, the Ist Royal Dragoon regiment sent a detachment to the Sudan, where they fought at Abu Klea in 1885.