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BATTLE OF TEL-EL-KEBIR Wolseley defeats Arabi Pashas army decisively, quashing the revolt : depicted is the charge of the Highland Brigade
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1882 Arabi Charge Decisively Defeats Depicted Highland Kebir Marie Revolt Sudan Wars Wolseley
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This striking photograph captures the pivotal moment of the Battle of Tel-El-Kebir, which took place on September 13, 1882, in Sudan. The image depicts the heroic charge of the Highland Brigade, led by General Sir Garnet Wolseley, against Arabi Pasha's army, marking the decisive end to the Sudanese Mahdist War and the Sudanese Revolution. The Battle of Tel-El-Kebir was a significant event in the history of Africa and the British Empire. Arabi Pasha, a nationalist and religious leader, had declared a jihad, or holy war, against the British rule in Egypt and Sudan. His forces, numbering around 20,000, had defeated the British at the Battle of Ahkim Matruh in March 1883, causing panic in the British camp. However, Wolseley, a brilliant military strategist, regrouped his forces and marched towards Tel-El-Kebir, where Arabi Pasha's army was encamped. The Highland Brigade, renowned for their bravery and discipline, formed the vanguard of Wolseley's army. The photograph shows the brigade in full charge, with their kilts flying in the wind and their bayonets fixed, as they advanced towards the enemy lines. The charge was a resounding success, and the British forces emerged victorious, with Arabi Pasha's army suffering heavy losses. The defeat of Arabi Pasha's army effectively quashed the revolt, and the British were able to reassert their control over Egypt and Sudan. This photograph is a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers of the Highland Brigade and their commander, General Wolseley, who played a crucial role in the quelling of the Sudanese Revolution. The Battle of Tel-El-Kebir remains an important chapter in the annals of military history and the history of Africa.
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