First and Second Battles of El Teb (1884)

First and Second Battles of El Teb (Mahdist State vs United Kingdom & Egypt) took place in 1884 during Mahdist War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1884
• Date: 1884-02-29
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Mahdist War
• Side A: Mahdist State
• Side B: United Kingdom, Egypt
• Commanders (A): Osman Digna
• Commanders (B): Valentine Baker, Sir Gerald Graham
• Casualties: 4 February: Unknown 29 February: 2,000 killed Unknown wounded (Mahdist State), 4 February: ~2,700 killed or captured 29 February: 30 killed 142 wounded (United Kingdom & Egypt)
• Outcome: 4 February: Mahdist victory 29 February: British victory
• Coordinates: 18.611°, 37.685°

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