Battle of Tel el-Kebir
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The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was an 1882 British military victory over Egyptian nationalist forces that decisively secured British control and long-term occupation of Egypt.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Battle of Tel el-Kebir canonical | 2 |
| Anglo-Egyptian victory | 1 |
| Battle of Tel el Kebir | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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military conflict ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Battle of Tel-el-Kebir
NERFINISHED
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Battle of Tell el Kebir NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Egyptian nationalist forces
NERFINISHED
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Khedivate of Egypt (loyalist forces) NERFINISHED ⓘ United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ forces of Ahmed Urabi ⓘ |
| campaignObjective |
overthrow of Urabi government
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restoration of Khedive Tewfik’s authority ⓘ |
| casualtiesAndLosses |
British forces roughly several hundred casualties
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Egyptian forces several thousand casualties and prisoners ⓘ |
| combatantStrength |
British and allied forces approximately 17,000 men
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Egyptian nationalist forces approximately 20,000–25,000 men ⓘ |
| commander |
Ahmed Urabi
NERFINISHED
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Garnet Wolseley NERFINISHED ⓘ Prince Hassan Pasha NERFINISHED ⓘ Sir Archibald Alison NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflictOf | Anglo-Egyptian War (1882) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| consequence |
British control over Egypt
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British occupation of Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ end of Urabi Revolt ⓘ |
| countryAtTime | Khedivate of Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| date | 1882-09-13 ⓘ |
| followedBy | British occupation of Cairo (1882) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| involvedUnit |
British Army
NERFINISHED
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Egyptian Army NERFINISHED ⓘ Royal Navy support (logistical and prior bombardments) ⓘ |
| location | Tel el-Kebir NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| longTermEffect |
beginning of de facto British protectorate over Egypt
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increased British control over Egyptian finances and administration ⓘ |
| notableFor |
short, decisive engagement at dawn
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use of surprise night march by British forces ⓘ |
| partOf |
British invasion of Egypt (1882)
NERFINISHED
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Urabi Revolt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| politicalContext |
British intervention against nationalist government in Egypt
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European concern over control of Suez Canal ⓘ |
| precededBy | Bombardment of Alexandria (1882) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| presentDayLocation | Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
British victory
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decisive British victory ⓘ defeat of Egyptian nationalist forces ⓘ |
| strategicImportance |
consolidated British influence in Egypt
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secured Suez Canal route for Britain ⓘ |
| tacticalFeature |
assault on entrenched Egyptian positions
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night approach march by British forces ⓘ |
| year | 1882 ⓘ |
Referenced by (4)
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this entity surface form:
Anglo-Egyptian victory
this entity surface form:
Battle of Tel el Kebir