
What Made a Tiny Fort in Sudan a Flashpoint for Imperial Powers?
The Fashoda Incident of 1898 occurred in Sudan and caused a diplomatic crisis between the British and French empires. A small French force claimed authority over the town of Fashoda (modern Kodok) and...
World History EncyclopediaThe Battle of Omdurman on 2 September 1898 saw General Kitchener lead an Anglo-Egyptian-Sudanese army to victory over 50,000 Mahdists in Sudan.
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Medieval Warriors vs. Modern Rifles: The Brutal Reality of Omdurman
The Battle of Omdurman on 2 September 1898 saw General Kitchener lead an Anglo-Egyptian-Sudanese army to victory over 50,000 Mahdists in Sudan. The death of General Gordon during the siege of Khartoum...
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