omdurman

• Eigenname für eine Stadt im zentralen Sudan am Weißen Nil gegenüber von Khartum sowie für eine bedeutende Schlacht im Jahr 1898, in der anglo-ägyptische Truppen unter Kitchener über die Sudanesen siegten.

A proper noun referring to a city in central Sudan, located on the White Nile opposite Khartoum, and also the site of a significant battle in 1898 where an Anglo-Egyptian force under Kitchener defeated the Sudanese.

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1. City in SudanB2formal

   A major city in central Sudan, located on the White Nile opposite the capital, Khartoum.

   Stadt im Sudan

   • Omdurman is the largest city in Sudan by population.
   • The city of Omdurman lies on the western bank of the Nile.
   • Many historical markets can be found in Omdurman.

2. Historical BattleB2formal

   A significant battle fought in 1898 near the city of Omdurman, where an Anglo-Egyptian army under General Kitchener defeated the Sudanese forces.

   Historische Schlacht

   • The Battle of Omdurman was a decisive conflict in the Mahdist War.
   • Kitchener's victory at Omdurman secured British control over Sudan.
   • Historians often study the tactics used at the Battle of Omdurman.