Battle of Kirbekan

Battle of Kirbekan
Part of The Mahdist War
Date 10 February 1885
Location Sudan
Result British Victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Mahdist Sudanese
Commanders and leaders
William Earle † ?
Strength
1,000 ?
Casualties and losses
60 killed 2,000 killed
Battles of the Mahdist War

The Battle of Kirbekan was a battle in the Mahdist War. It was fought February 10, 1885, when the British Nile Column, about 1,000 strong, under General Earle, stormed the heights of Kirbekan, which were held by a strong Mahdist force, and totally routed them, with heavy loss. The British lost 60, among whom was General Earle, killed.[1] It was the first appearance of the Egyptian Army Camel Corps under Bimbashi Marriott in action.[2]

References

  1. ^ Thomas Benfield Harbottle, Dictionary of Battles, (New York, 1906)
  2. ^ The Melik Society | Sudan Campaign