Battle of Tall al Kabīr
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, African History
- Geographical Location: Egypt
- Date: September 13, 1882
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in Anglo-Egyptian War. Result: Decisive British victory.
Colonel ʿUrābī Pasha held a strong position on high ground commanding the Ismailia-to-Cairo railroad. Weeks of hard work produced a series of earthworks supported by artillery revetments. Stretching nearly four miles, the entrenchments covered 20,000 men and seventy-five guns; in the rear were a small reserve of three battalions, five guns, and 1,700 cavalry.
General Garnet Joseph Wolseley instantly ruled out a conventional assault, as this he...
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