1-151-868 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

'Form Up, No 2! Form Up!', British lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, Sudan, 1898. The rallying cry of Sergeant-Major Veysey after charge of 21st Lancers at Omdurman, 2 September 1898. A British force under the command of General Kitchener defeated 'Abd Allah (al-Kalifah). The actions of the 21st Lancers in the battle earned the regiment 3 Victoria Crosses.