I recently received both volumes of The Mahdist Wars Source Book and I am very pleased with the content and quality. They are available from The Virtual Armchair General (link) in print or PDF format. I chose to get the PDF version and had them printed at the local copy store and put them in sheet protectors with a 3-ring notebook. The CD arrived in a few days and had a custom label made with my name on it. Excellent customer service from VAG.The content in comprised mainly from articles that were previously published in the magazine Savage Soldier that was produced from 1965-1996. This magazine was dedicated to the hobby of colonial wargaming. TMWSB contains a tremendous number of articles, maps, OOBs and diagrams that are invaluable to the Sudan era gamer. There is a lot of information about the Mahdist forces which seem to be lacking from other texts and resource material on the subject. I particularly like the color guides for the Jibbas and directed my painting efforts to match them. The article on Mahdist rifle units (Jihadiyya) and their effect on the battlefield is also contrary to many rules sets.
These volumes are an excellent addition to my resources on the Mahdist Wars and I strongly recommend any serious gamer to get these before you start your project.
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