2 September 1898
Battle of Omdurman
Results in British control of the Upper Nile. Counter-attacks the Dervishes & marches into Omdurman. Attacked by Abdullah at Egeiga 4 miles from Omdurman
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Results in British control of the Upper Nile. Counter-attacks the Dervishes & marches into Omdurman. Attacked by Abdullah at Egeiga 4 miles from Omdurman
Results in British control of the Upper Nile
Orders pursuit after the Mahdist army collapses during the Battle of Omdurman.
Occupies the Mahdist capital after defeating the Khalifa's main army outside the city.
Directs concentrated rifle, machine-gun and artillery fire that breaks the principal Mahdist assault.
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