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What was unique about Wolseley's Nile Expedition force?

  • Consisted of soldiers from space

  • Made up of entirely cavalry

  • Multinational force

  • They were all volunteers

Answer

The Nile Expedition Force led by Garnet Wolseley was unique in that it was an entirely volunteer force. This was in contrast to the British Army at the time, which was made up of a mix of volunteers and conscripts.
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