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Garnet Joseph Wolseley Biography and Timeline

Follow Garnet Joseph Wolseley through 8 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Garnet Joseph Wolseley, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1882

First Battle of Kassassin

General · British Expeditionary Force Commander · Kassassin · Warfare / Anglo-Egyptian War

British forces defeat an Egyptian attack near Kassassin.

Role range: 1882-1882

Kassassin Position Defended

General · British Expeditionary Force Commander · Kassassin · Warfare / Anglo-Egyptian War

Wolseley's army secures its position during the canal-zone campaign.

Role range: 1882-1882

Kassassin Victory

General · British Expeditionary Force Commander · Kassassin · Warfare / Anglo-Egyptian War

The victory clears the way for the advance toward Tel el-Kebir.

Role range: 1882-1882

Second Battle of Kassassin

General · British Expeditionary Force Commander · Kassassin · Warfare / Anglo-Egyptian War

British forces defeat another Egyptian attack at Kassassin.

Role range: 1882-1882

Battle of Tel el-Kebir

General · British Expeditionary Force Commander · Tel el-Kebir · Warfare / Anglo-Egyptian War

Defeats Urabi's army in a surprise dawn attack.

Role range: 1882-1882

Egyptian Defences Broken

General · British Expeditionary Force Commander · Tel el-Kebir · Warfare / Anglo-Egyptian War

The decisive victory breaks organized Egyptian resistance.

Role range: 1882-1882

British Forces Enter Cairo

General · British Expeditionary Force Commander · Cairo · Warfare / Anglo-Egyptian War

The occupation completes the rapid defeat of Urabi's army.

Role range: 1882-1882

Occupation of Cairo

General · British Expeditionary Force Commander · Cairo · Warfare / Anglo-Egyptian War

British forces enter Cairo after victory at Tel el-Kebir.

Role range: 1882-1882

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