The Battle of Kirbekan was a battle in the
Mahdist War. It was fought February 10, 1885, when the British Nile Column, about 1,000 strong, under
General Earle, stormed the heights of Kirbekan, which were held by a strong Mahdist force, and totally routed them, with heavy loss.
Background
The British lost 60, among whom was General
William Earle, killed. It was the first appearance of the Egyptian Army Camel Corps under Bimbashi Marriott in action. A brass plaque on the North wall of
Lichfield Cathedral
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commemorates the death of
Lieutenant colonel Philip Eyre of the First
South Staffordshire Regiment
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in the battle.
Forces
The British forces involved in the battle were:
* Squadron from
19th Hussars
* 1st Battalion,
South Staffordshire Regiment
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* 1st Battalion,
The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
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* D Company, 1st Battalion,
Gordon Highlanders
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* 45 Boatmen from
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References
1885 in Sudan
Conflicts in 1885
Battles of the Mahdist War
February 1885 events
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