Historical Events tagged with "dervish"

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Military & Warfare

British Victory at Abu Klea Against Dervishes

January 17th, 1885 140 years ago

A British force led by Major-General Charles Gordon battled a large Dervish army at Abu Klea in Sudan, securing a significant victory amidst challenging terrain and fierce resistance. The British troops employed advanced tactics and superior firepower, which proved decisive against the Dervish forces. This clash was part of the larger Sudan Campaign aimed at restoring British control over Sudan in the wake of the Mahdist uprising.

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