SHARP FIGHT IN EGYPT
TURKISH COMMANDER KILLED London, February 28, 8.45 p.m. The High Commissioner reports:— "In Egypt, Saturday's battle was a decisive British succcss. The enemy, under the personal \command of Nuri J3ey, brother of Enver Pasfia, held a strong position fifteen miles south-east of Barani. The attack of the South African infantry, under General Lukin, was completely successful, and the charge of the* Dorsetshire _ Yeomanry was brilliant apd most effective. Gaafar, chief subordinate of Nuri Bey, was wounded and taken prisoner. Nuri Bey was killed. The enemy left 200 killed and wounded on-the ground."
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2708, 1 March 1916, Page 5
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96SHARP FIGHT IN EGYPT Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2708, 1 March 1916, Page 5
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