Battle of Kousséri (1900)

Battle of Kousséri (Kanem-Bornu Empire (Rabih loyalists) vs France & Kingdom of Baguirmi & Kanem–Bornu Empire (al-Kanemi loyalists)) took place in 1900 during the Rabih War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1900
• Date: 1900-04-22
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: the Rabih War
• Side A: Kanem-Bornu Empire (Rabih loyalists)
• Side B: France, Kingdom of Baguirmi, Kanem–Bornu Empire (al-Kanemi loyalists)
• Commanders (A): Rabih az-Zubayr
• Commanders (B): Major Lamy, Émile Gentil, Paul Joalland, René Reibell, Sanda Kura
• Casualties: 1,000–1,500 dead 3,000 wounded (Including civilians) (Kanem-Bornu Empire (Rabih loyalists)), 28 dead 75 wounded (side B)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 12.067°, 15.033°

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