204: Dawn Attack on the Nile: The Battle of Firket 1896

Send me a messageThe Battle of Firket (also called the battle of Ferkeh or Firka), 7th June 1896, Sudan.It was the opening battle in General Kitchener's invasion of the Mahdist, fundametal Muslim state, that would end with his victory at the battle of Omdurman two years later.Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life.Ways You Can Support My Channel:Become A PatronMake A DonationSupport the show