Battle of Abu Kru

The Battle of Abu Kru (also known as the Battle of Gubat) was part of the British Sudan campaign. It was fought on 19 January 1885, two days after the Battle of Abu Klea, between the British and the Mahdists. The British force under General Sir Herbert Stewart numbered 1,200 while a large number of Mahdists, probably around 13,000–14,000 were in pursuit.

Battle of Abu Kru
Part of the Mahdist War

Stanley L. Woodː The square at Abu-Kru (Battles of the nineteenth century, 1901)
DateJanuary 19, 1885
Location
Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Mahdist Sudan
Commanders and leaders
Herbert Stewart  Muhammad Ahmad
Strength
1,200 13,000–14,000
Casualties and losses
121 Unknown, likely higher than the British casualties

The British were moving to rescue General Gordon from Khartoum, and were cutting the Great Bend of the Nile, when they came under attack a short distance from rejoining the Nile. The British formed a square, and continued moving towards the Nile, repelling all attacks until they reached the river. The British losses were 121, including Stewart, who was fatally wounded.[1] The Mahdist losses are unknown but thought to be considerably higher.

References

  1. T. B. Harbottle, George Bruce (1979). Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles (second ed.). Granada. p. 9. ISBN 0-246-11103-8.


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