Capture of Kimathi (1956 AD)

Capture of Kimathi (British Empire & Kenya vs Mau Mau) took place in 1956 AD during Nyeri Forest Mau Mau Uprising.

Battle facts

Year: 1956 AD
Date: 1956-10-21
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Nyeri Forest Mau Mau Uprising
Side A: British Empire, Kenya
Side B: Mau Mau
Commanders (A): Ian Henderson
Commanders (B): Dedan Kimathi
Casualties: approx. NoneDedan Kimathi captured
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 0.100°, 38.000°

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Capture of Kimathi (1956 AD)

Capture of Kimathi took place in 1956 AD. British Empire & Kenya vs Mau Mau. Approx. NoneDedan Kimathi captured casualties. Part of Nyeri Forest Mau Mau Uprising. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.