The Battle of Abu Klea 1885 | British-Mahdist War, Sudan

The Battle of Abu Klea, 17th January 1885, Sudan
The Battle of Abu Klea, (also known as the Battle of Abu Tulayh) was fought between the Sudanese Mahdists and a British Army attempting to rescue General Charles Gordon, who was besieged in Khartoum (“Gordon of Khartoum”).
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During the Battle of Abu Klea a ferocious attack by the Mahdi’s army actually managed to get inside the British Army square.
The ensuing hand-to-hand fighting became a “soldiers battle” where training, adrenaline and personal courage turned a near disaster into a British victory, but at the loss of a larger than life Victorian hero who, some people believe, was the model for George MacDonald Fraser’s “Harry Flashman.”
A British army (under General Sir Garnet Wolseley) had been sent to Sudan to rescue General Charles Gordon who was besieged by the army of the Mahdi in Khartoum.
Wolseley decided to send part of his army on a short cut across the desert to arrive way up the Nile and then to race towards Gordon.
This Desert Column consisting of 1,500 British soldiers was commanded by Major-general Sir Herbert Stewart.
The main part of his Desert column consisted of 4 regiments of the Camel corps plus the 19th Hussars (who were mounted on Syrian ponies), an infantry battalion, the 1st Royal Sussex Regiment and a Royal Navy Brigade armed with a Gardner machine gun.
On the 17th January, the British Desert Column found their way blocked by 12,000 Mahdist warriors at Abu Klea.
Advancing in a square, the British were attacked by the Dervish army.
The Sudanese warriors managed to get to within 80 yards of the British square before the British volley fire stopped them.
Yet, rather than retreating they wheeled along the side of the square heading for the back left corner.
Here the men from the Heavy Camel Regiment were struggling to keep the square intact, not helped by being ordered to open up and allow the Royal Naval Brigade under Captain Sir Charles Beresford to move out with his Gardner machine gun.
Beresford fired off 70 rounds before the Gardner gun jammed and his unit were overwhelmed by the Sudanese.
The left rear of the square dissolved as the torrent of Mahdists surged through the breach.
A mounted Sheik actually rode into the square, planted his flag firmly into the ground and started reading the Koran aloud.
He was shot by an unknown British soldier and fell on top of his banner.
The Battle of Abu Klea descended into a soldier’s battle - officers were no longer able to issue smartly actioned orders - it was a fight to the death.
In the end the British were able to reform their square and the Mahdists were defeated, losing nearly 1500 men.
The British lost 70 men killed and a similar number wounded - 10% of the Desert Column.
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0:00 Introduction
1:03 Rescuing Gordon in Khartoum
2:45 Wolseley’s Desert Column
5:15 Colonel Fred Burnaby
6:56 Mahdist Block The Route
8:27 The British Square
11:07 Battle of Abu Klea
14:08 Beresford & his Gardner Gun
16:40 The British Square Breaks
17:50 Square is Saved
22:42 Conclusion
24:40 The History Chap
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[@basharabdelkarim9548]

I'm from Sudan, nice to see a British historian talk about the Anglo-Mahdist wars. I thought modern day Britain forget about the war since no one talk about it that much in the media (perhaps since its not a modern war or due to post colonial criticism) but we in Sudan continue to celebrate the legacy of our war and ancestors despite modern-day internal views against Al-Mahdi (Muhammad Ahmad), since we consider him to be at least a revolutionary leader who sought independent from foreign rule. With that being said both sides of the armies held brave men who relentlessly fought for their cause despite the difficulties, the horrible terrain and weather !

[@TheHistoryChap]

Bashar, Thanks for taking the time to comment and to present your Sudanese perspective. I worked in Khartoum about 10 years ago. Happy memories.

[@basharabdelkarim9548]

@@TheHistoryChap Really amazing! If may I ask, were you in Khartoum for a diplomatic mission, aid, archaeology or just a historian 😅 ... 10 years is a long time, I wish if you could do a video about that, I like history (specifically colonial history/ancient English history) KZbin recommended your channel and I've subscribed immediately, can't wait for more history about the Anglo-Mahdist wars, I enjoy learning about history from other people prospective, will you talk about other battles too? Like Shaykan which was a Mahdist victory and happened prior to Abu Klea, the number of solders on both sides were huge and I wanted to know how did Hicks Pasha lose, and was Churchill right when he talked about the fact that Hicks' army not being paid? Sorry for the long reply but I really wants a chronicle and modern historical views about the war. In a way, that war was fought between our great ancestors and created a shared history between us and Britain despite the fact it was during the colonial area. Thank you for your efforts!

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As always, awesome production! You have a knack for making a listener almost feel they are at the battle!

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Thank you Chris for telling this story which I always wondered the origins of Colonel Burnaby’s song.

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[@wyverncoch4430]

Really enjoying this series, I,ve read about the battle of Omdimum, and knew it was (simply put) something to do with revenge of Gordon, but have never really known the full context. And I’m a shamed to say (as a military history buff) that I definitely didn’t know much about many of the battles you’ve covered, especially in the Victorian period. Thank you for bringing history to life.

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[@douglasherron7534]

Omdurman was fought in a different campaign (about 13/14 years later).

[@wyverncoch4430]

@@douglasherron7534 As mentioned, I don’t know much about the Victorian period, though I did know they were separate campaigns, but this latest series has put it into context. Explaining The route cause of Britains involvement in Sudan. Why Britain was in Sudan, which was technically part of the Turkish Empire. What Gordon was doing in Khartoum. How/why the relief column failed to reach Khartoum. The failure of this campaign subsequently led to reconquest of Sudan by the British, culminating at Omdurman It also explains the presents Egyptian forces at the battle.

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@@wyverncoch4430 I agree, the series is excellent - I'm a subscriber to the channel. I was merely pointing out that Omdurman was not directly linked to Gordon as it was part of the later campaign (along with the Battle of Atbara).

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[@caboosej8749]

great video History chap, had not seen the Mahdist war history yet and appreciate you shining some light on it.

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Brilliant as ever,you actually manage to not only impart history, but make it exciting. My thoughts ‘sod this for a game of soldiers’. And interesting how many future senior officers and the off statesman were involved in this extended campaign in Sudan.

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great video again!

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[@rodeastell3615]

Excellent video ... and we definitely need a Burnaby special.

[@TheHistoryChap]

The best I can offer is a video about the man.

[@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084]

As Always, Fascinating History Expertly Told!!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed my talk about Abu Klea.

[@justinreilly6619]

More on Fred Burnaby? Yes please! Interestingly and very well delivered post on this battle, thank you for sharing.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Burnaby is on his way. Watch this space!

[@michaelthompson342]

It was the title of this video that bought me here. I know this poem off by heart - Vitae Lampada. Great video. Regards from Down Under.

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[@Michael-ws7rc]

What an interesting story, and I’ve never seen or read anything about it before. Thanks for what you do, friend.

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Thank you sir, what a brilliant and well presented story....

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[@stevelovering9774]

Thank you, excellently told.

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[@MarkDenson-ld8bf]

The conditions sounded absolutely horrendous total respect to all the involved May they rest in peace

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[@johnf3f810]

Really like your videos. They cover subjects very pertinent to us Brits and you present them in a very even handed way. We are certainly far from perfect! Please keep them coming.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your support. No we are far from perfect but then not many imperialist nations are/were.

[@johnf3f810]

@@TheHistoryChap Forgot to mention your style of presentation which is very good.

[@jesusisherelookbusy]

Yet another fantastic video Chris! I think we’d all love to hear the full story of Frederick Burnaby. Keep up the good work! 😊

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thatnks for your kind words. Fred Burnaby is on the way.

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It is a tale worth telling, I have read about him.

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Chris I always enjoy your stories and for a moment...I thought I was there!

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Praise indeed. Thank you very much :)

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Once again, a fascinating talk. Do you ever give public in-person talks?

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I do and would love to do more. Please drop me a line via my website: www.thehistorychap.com

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Thrilling storytelling! Thank you for this brilliant movies

[@edwardmatalka]

A great series. Thank you! Burnaby does deserve his own program.

[@TheHistoryChap]

And here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqe0aZKbdr5sjsU

[@mbutler31833]

Excellent video. I would love to see a piece on Colonel Burnaby. I have read all the Flashman books multiple times.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Burnaby is on his way very soon.

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I enjoy your series very much

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Thank you.

[@jacquespatton2594]

Excellent story telling. I almost felt I was there. Yes on making a video about the Colonel. Well done!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@fredazcarate4818]

There but one word to describe this battle....guts, yes pure guts at its core. Brilliant video on the subject Sir, once again you have come to scratch and delivered a mighty blow. 💯👌👊👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Guts is a good word to describe it.

[@fredazcarate4818]

@@TheHistoryChap Sir it is an excellent word to describe the battle.

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Very kind. A fan of Filipino food over here in England!

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

Maybe a story on the British occupation of manilla is in order?

[@stevenherridge9241]

You should definitely do episode on Burnaby. A fascinating character.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Will add to my list. Not sure I can produce before Christmas but maybe his story will cheer us up in the cold winter months.

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Superb channel

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Very kind of you. Glad you are enjoying.

[@bobbrown5529]

I normally do not like listening to a story about war , but would rather watch it on TV etc . To actually see what is happening , puts more life into it . But to you Sir History Chap , I must say that I thoroughly enjoy Listening to you Describe the Action , the Events , the Drama & Deaths on both sides . So all I will say is , thank you and I do look forward to more of your Descriptions of other Military Actions

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

[@roybennett9284]

Very well done that man , always well thought out and prepared kind regards Roy Bennett Wollongong NSW Australia.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@bullettube9863]

No matter if you disagree with British Victorian politics, you can't deny the courage and determination of the British army! Discipline and the pluck of the officers and men under able leadership can never be underestimated!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@polmick]

Excellent thanks !! Would be a great story if you did do one ??

[@TheHistoryChap]

i think Fred Burnaby is coming up fast on the rails.

[@perrydowd9285]

Yes! Definately make a video about Burnaby. This series is fantastic. I'm new to the story of Britain in Northern Africa so I'm on a bit of a learning curve right now. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are enjoying. Fred Burnaby will be coming soon so please make sure you subscribe (if you haven't already).

[@perrydowd9285]

@@TheHistoryChap Oh don't worry Chris. I subbed the first time I saw the channel. 👍

[@chrisdfx1]

I consider myself an expert on KZbin history channels, and you sir, have one of the best. I would love a series on the battles of the American Civil War, is that something you can do in the future?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you. As you have probably worked out, I tend to focus on stories involving British military (plenty of them!) but I might consider expanding outside of that theme in the future.

[@johannleuckx1625]

Well done! If possible, please more about the mahadist army of the time. Thanks!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you.

[@inregionecaecorum]

My dad encountered the Hadendowa when stationed in the Sudan at the end of WWII he was very impressed by them, who wouldn't be. I have three of their characteristic daggers, he bought home with him as well as some photographs of these impressive guys. Their grandfathers had very likely fought against Wolseley's column. Being of a certain English generation I recall sir Henry Newbolt's poem and Kipling too, "here's to you fuzzy wuzzy" Burnaby's monument I know outside St Phillip's in Birmingham.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing your father's experiences.

[@TheSteveRobinson]

My step father served with the Royal Fusiliers in the Sudan in the Suez campaign in 1956. I believe it was the last British regiment stationed in Khartoum.

[@francishynes645]

So ur father worked for imperial England, invaded foreign lands with no connection to England, helped slaughter thousands of Sudanese people, stole their resources and art and fucked off home after? He no worse than a nazi

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Dear Chris you have made me go too the books again 🎉🎉

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks for your support

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Many thanks Chris. Another ripping yarn!

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Glad you enjoyed.

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Even my Mrs likes watching your videos, you and Mark Felton are my favourite History buffs.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Blimey, kind words indeed! Many thanks.

[@travisadams4470]

Awesome painting.

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Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@stirlingmoss4621]

Hi Chris. Would you consider a prog on the British invasion of the Kingdom of Benin in 1897(?), please? There has been much to do with the art of that kingdom recently but no mention of the reason behind the British Army's involvement there. Thank you. As always, excellent content.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I will add to my list. Haven't done anything on West Africa yet. Watch this space!

[@caniconcananas7687]

@@TheHistoryChap Western Africa was dominated by the great empire of Mali. One of its kings was of one of the wealthiest men in History. When he crossed Sahara desert with a gigantic caravan and arrived at Egypt, he was about to sink the "world" gold market, because of the huge amount of gold he used to pay everything the many persons in the caravan needed or wanted. Just imagine how isolated were the Near East and Europe during the 14th century. Nobody knew about Mali and its fabulous riches.

[@peterderidder2655]

I enjoyed it verry much, I came here by accident. And the story was verry interesting so I kept watching the tale... thanks for making this and sorry for my bad englische writing .

[@TheHistoryChap]

I am glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

Great work Chris (as usual). Yes, it would be nice to know more about this flamboyant character, Frederick Burnaby. BTW, If I remember correctly Rudyard Kipling dedicated a poem to the Mahdist warriors known as "Fuzzie Wuzzies" and in the poem he mentions "the broken square". Greetings from a very hot Buenos Aires (37 degrees today!)

[@TheHistoryChap]

Fred Burnaby is now definitely on my list - coming soon! Thanks for sharing Kipling's poem too. Hope everyone in Buenos Aires is enjoying the football.

[@MarvelDcImage]

So 'ere's ~to~ you, Fuzzy-Wuzzy, at your 'ome in the Soudan; You're a pore benighted 'eathen but a first-class fightin' man; An' 'ere's ~to~ you, Fuzzy-Wuzzy, with your 'ayrick 'ead of 'air - You big black boundin' beggar - for you broke a British square!' - Rudyard Kipling

[@zamlat8118]

"Fuzzie Wuzzies" were Beja/Hadendoa warriors from Eastern Sudan, lead by Osman Digna. They also broke the British square at Tamai.

[@davidwoods7720]

Thank you so much indeed

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@Hilts931]

Fantastic delivery once again. What happened to Gordon after his rescue? I can imagine Gladstone wasn’t best pleased. Court martial?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Wait for the next part of the story

[@colinblackler3466]

No spoilers please......

[@sue.F]

By Jove, that was brilliant! I only stopped by to find some military details on Rudolf Carl von Statin Freiherr - which battles was he involved, please? Do you cover the battle of Om Wagarat, where it was reported, he lost 8,000 of his men in 20 minutes… and his escape from capture.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for commenting. You might enjoy this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnZdmCcbZtsjac

[@georgegoodyear9631]

One pleasure, besides listening to your enthusiastic narratives, is to view the Victorian pictures and paintings, depicting the various imperial conflicts. Although the faces of the British squadies and officers tend to look unrealistically calm and stoic, in the face of possible imminent death, they, nonetheless, probably produced feelings of pride in their “target audiences”, of those who supported the contemporary, growing British Empire.

[@TheHistoryChap]

George, yes the paintings were meant to send a message to the target audience. Also, the audience had expectations too. Hence why artists still portrayed soldiers as wearing red when they were actually wearing Khaki.

[@mariadacre9647]

Great video and a one on Fred Burnaby would'nt go amiss, thanks.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. Burnaby coming next week.

[@conradnelson5283]

Very exciting!

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Glad you enjoyed it. Please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss future videos.

[@maxsmyth4819]

would love to hear more about Burnaby, Thank you for your incite.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Here is the video about Burnaby: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqe0aZKbdr5sjsU

[@hugocampbell9209]

What about a video on David livingstone and the west African squadron? Also a playlist on the English civil war of 1640s would be a good watch

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hugo, I will add to my (ever-growing) list.

[@mickuljatheseagull]

Chris, you are the master of telling a damn good yarn.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you.

[@bobjackson4720]

What a generation, those men were almost super hero's. Will their like ever be seen again?

[@TheHistoryChap]

A different breed.

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

Unfortunately not, A union jack meant something back then.

[@AgentGB1]

A story about Fred Burnaby would be most cool, didn't know he was the inspiration for Flashmen. This was a captivating seat edged account, the battlefield is a strange place when certain unforeseen dynamics can shift the outcome. That sense of a blunder out of ones control.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed my video. Battle of Abu Klea was a lot more knife-edge than the casualty figures suggest.

[@mrbritannia3833]

0:37 Flashman in the flashman papers is based off Harry Flashman of Thomas Hughes ‘Tom Browns’s Schools days’(By based off I mean he literally is meant to be the same character). Great video by the way.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@simonnoble7589]

love this series ... in Egypt and Sudan ... more please ..... great reading 😃😀😄 Chris

[@TheHistoryChap]

More coming soon.

[@simonnoble7589]

@@TheHistoryChap thank you for your hard work Chris

[@Istehomo]

Yes, please do an episode about Burnaby.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your vote for a Frederick Burnaby talk.

[@chrisjacques7368]

Heat video on Abu Klea and I’d thought that Burnaby was a inspiration for flashman for a long time - there’s a Abu Klea monument in cathedral square Birmingham with Burnabys name on.. khica is also on it ??

[@TheHistoryChap]

Chris thanks for sharing. I will pay a visit next time I'm in Brum.

[@user-cp6nx4og7g]

Very interesting story thank you Sir! I wish you can also make a video about the Indian revolution cause the opening of the bullet holders by mouth!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Indian revolution / mutiny (Sepoy rebellion) will be covered in 2023.

[@keithgubbin2354]

Thanks naming the Royal Sussex Regt correctly this time! My old regiment, though it was the Third Battalion the Queen’s Regiment (3 Queens) by then……

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@bigblob1623]

Very interesting subject matter!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are enjoying.

[@PaulinAsia_]

Enjoyed the video. Though curious how you described a country invaded and occupied by Britain on the pretext of forgiving debt, as a client state.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video .

[@jonmeek3879]

Excellent story!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it.