Chapter 196, Human Nature

In 1877, England, France, and Austria each launched expansionary wars on the African Continent, engulfing Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Somalia Peninsula in warfare.

Compared to the sweeping advances of France and Austria, the British encountered trouble. The famous "Warrior Emperor" became a nightmare for the British Army.

Due to underestimating the enemy and acting rashly, the British Army was ambushed shortly after the outbreak of war and suffered heavy losses.

Looking at the battle report in his hands, British Army commander Ismail trembled with anger. Less than a month into the war, over five thousand troops had been lost. The losses among the colonial troops could be overlooked, but a British Infantry Regiment had also been decimated.

"Idiots, all of you are idiots!"

"You can't even defeat a bunch of natives; you've completely disgraced Britannia. What use is it for the country to keep you?"

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