First and second battles of El Teb 1884
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 4 February 1884 – 29 February 1884 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1884 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Sudan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mahdist War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 18.6111, 37.6853 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The first and second battles of El Teb (4 February 1884 and 29 February 1884) took place during the British Sudan Campaign where a force of Sudanese under Osman Digna won a victory over a 3,500 strong Egyptian force under the command of General Valentine Baker which was marching to relieve Tokar on the 4th. A second British force under Sir Gerald Graham arrived on the 29th, engaging and defeating Osman Digna with few casualties.
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