Battle of Hashin
Battle of Hashin | ||
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Part of Sudan Campaign | ||
Date: | 21 March 1885 | |
Location: | near Suakin, Sudan | |
Presidency: | ||
Co-ordinates: | 19.099995°N 37.332087°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
British and Indian Armies | Sudanese tribesmen | |
Commanders | ||
Maj-Gen Sir John McNeill VC KCB | Osman Digna | |
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
Field Force
British Contingent
- One Squadron 5th Royal Irish Lancers
- Berkshire Regiment
- Btn Royal Marines
- Detachment Naval Brigade (4 Gardner guns)
Indian Contingent
External Links
Battle of Hashin Google Books
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol VI - Battle at Hashin archive.org