omdurman

• Nom propre désignant une ville du Soudan central, située sur le Nil Blanc en face de Khartoum, ainsi que le lieu d'une importante bataille en 1898 où les forces anglo-égyptiennes commandées par Kitchener ont vaincu les Soudanais.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. City in SudanB2formal

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

   Omdourman

   • 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.

   Bataille d'Omdurman

   • 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.