Breaking the Square: Britain Takes on Mahdi at the Battle of Abu Klea

•October 8, 2015 • 1 Comment

The 1885 Battle of Abu Klea (or Battle of Abu Tulayh) would prove to be the end for British Major-General Charles George Gordon. More »

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