Abu Klea
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, African Americans, Blacks, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Islam, Muslims, Mosques
- Curriculum: British History, African History
- Geographical Location: Sudan
- Date: January 17, 1885
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in British campaign in Sudan. Result: Costly British victory over Mahdist forces.
To rescue General Charles George Gordon, who was trapped in Khartoum, a British relief expedition commanded by General Garnet Joseph Wolseley reached Korti in northern Sudan in December, 1884. A “flying” column, including camel corps, cavalry, and sailors, was dispatched over the Bayuda Desert under Major General Herbert Stewart.
This force encountered Mahdists at Abu Tulieh wells, 120 miles north of Khartoum. Stewart’s...
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