Battle of Kafr El Dawwar 1882
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 5 August 1882 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1882 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Egypt | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Anglo-Egyptian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 31.1311, 30.1300 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kafr El Dawwar was a conflict during the Anglo-Egyptian War near Kafr El Dawwar, Egypt. The battle took place between an Egyptian army, headed by Ahmed ‘Urabi, and British forces headed by Sir Archibald Alison. As a result, the British abandoned any hope they may have had of reaching Cairo from the north, and shifted their base of operations to Ismailia instead.
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