British attack on Berbera (1827) 1827
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 January 1827 – 11 January 1827 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1827 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Somaliland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Participants | Isaaq chieftainship, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 10.4356, 45.0164 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The British attack on Berbera was an engagement of the Royal Navy and East India Company against the isaaq clan on January 10–11, 1827. It was the culmination of previous British punitive expeditions against the Habr Awal.
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