Attack on Burtons Camp (1855 AD)

Attack on Burtons Camp (Habr Awal vs British Empire) took place in 1855 AD during Anglo-Isaaq conflicts.

Battle facts

• Year: 1855 AD
• Date: 1855-04-19
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Anglo-Isaaq conflicts
• Side A: Habr Awal
• Side B: British Empire
• Commanders (A): Ou Ali (Aw Cali)
• Commanders (B): Sir Richard Francis Burton, Captain John Hanning Speke, Lieutenant Stroyan
• Casualties: approx. NoneLieutenant Stroyan killed, Richard Francis Burton wounded, Lieutenant Speke captured as a POW
• Outcome: Isaaq victory
• Coordinates: 10.440°, 45.013°

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