The First Batman - Outsiders: Royal Horse Guards, The British Invasion

The First Batman - Outsiders: Royal Horse Guards, The British Invasion is a historical war novel and work of genre fiction focusing on the 1882 British invasion of Egypt. Volume 1 follows John Waterston, a young Scot who joins the elite Royal Horse Guards as a cavalry trooper. This narrative provides a detailed look at the conflict through the eyes of a soldier who serves as a batman, acting as a bodyguard and servant across Egypt, the Sudan, South Africa, and Australia.

The story centers on Waterston's bravery during a moonlight charge at Kassassin, leading to encounters with figures like Queen Victoria and Winston Churchill. This work of literature and fiction also highlights the role of Lady Sarah Wilson, the first female war correspondent. By blending personal accounts with historical events, the book examines a period of global change and military adventure.