Battle of Omdurman
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, African Americans, Blacks, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, British Empire
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, African History
- Geographical Location: Sudan
- Date: September 2, 1898
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in reconquest of Sudan. Result: Decisive Anglo-Egyptian victory.
No battle from the age of imperialism better illustrates the tremendous advantage of “science versus pluck.” At Omdurman, Sudanese defenders faced not only a well-led adversary but also one that employed armored gunboats, quick-fire artillery, and machine guns. Against this stood warriors with spears, swords, or delapidated single-shot rifles.
The only logical defense was to abandon Khartoum and conduct partisan warfare. Yet few dared...
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