Details of the Fight.

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5003, 24 January 1885, Page 2

Details of the Fight.

Rebel Loss, 1200—A Desperate

Struggle.

London, January 22.

Particulars of the engagement between the rebels and the British troops under Colonel Sir Herbert Stewart, near Gakdul, show that when distant a quarter of a mile from the English lines, the Arabs charged in splendid line, with banners waving.

Amongst those killed was tho Emir of El Metemneh. The Emir of Berber received a wound from a spear thrust. Several of the men under Colonel Bornaby, and a great many camels, were speared by the Arabs.

The Arabs, having, formed a square, were charged by the Marines, who killed every Arab composing the square. Great tactical skill and bravery were shown by the Arabs.

The heaviest loss of the English was six officers and forty seven men killed. A Gardener gun was also disabled. The sailors in their charge on the square lost two officers.

The country in which the engagement took place was very rocky and ragged.

Later information/from Gakdul in reference to the engagement states that the English were, enticed into a difficult position when the Arabs charged the front, but were repulsed. fc They then furiously attacked the rear. At the onset the " heavies" broke, but quickly rallied. The guards and light infantry opened up a murderous fire on the enemy. It is intimated that the Arab loss was twelve hundred killed and wounded. Colonel Sir Herbert Stewart's horse was killed under him' The enemy have retired to El Motemneh. The rebels under El Mahdi have captured Ouderman.