Anglo-Egyptian War
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The Anglo-Egyptian War was an 1882 conflict in which Britain intervened militarily in Egypt, defeating nationalist forces and establishing effective British control over the country.
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Target entity: Anglo-Egyptian War Context triple: [British occupation of Egypt, hasCause, Anglo-Egyptian War]
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Anglo-Egyptian reconquest of Sudan
The Anglo-Egyptian reconquest of Sudan was a late 19th-century military campaign in which British and Egyptian forces defeated the Mahdist state and reestablished joint colonial control over Sudan.
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Fashoda Incident
The Fashoda Incident was an 1898 imperial confrontation between Britain and France in Sudan that nearly triggered war and symbolized the climax of their colonial rivalry in Africa.
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Sinai and Palestine campaign
The Sinai and Palestine campaign was a World War I Middle Eastern theatre in which Allied forces fought the Ottoman Empire across the Sinai Peninsula and into Palestine, contributing to the eventual collapse of Ottoman control in the region.
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Italian invasion of Sudan
The Italian invasion of Sudan was a World War II campaign in which Fascist Italy attempted to expand its East African empire by advancing from Italian East Africa into Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, ultimately being repelled by British-led forces.
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Egyptian campaign
The Egyptian campaign was a series of World War II military operations in and around Egypt, primarily between British Commonwealth and Axis forces, that were crucial for control of the Suez Canal and North African supply routes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Anglo-Egyptian War Target entity description: The Anglo-Egyptian War was an 1882 conflict in which Britain intervened militarily in Egypt, defeating nationalist forces and establishing effective British control over the country.
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A.
Anglo-Egyptian reconquest of Sudan
The Anglo-Egyptian reconquest of Sudan was a late 19th-century military campaign in which British and Egyptian forces defeated the Mahdist state and reestablished joint colonial control over Sudan.
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B.
Fashoda Incident
The Fashoda Incident was an 1898 imperial confrontation between Britain and France in Sudan that nearly triggered war and symbolized the climax of their colonial rivalry in Africa.
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C.
Sinai and Palestine campaign
The Sinai and Palestine campaign was a World War I Middle Eastern theatre in which Allied forces fought the Ottoman Empire across the Sinai Peninsula and into Palestine, contributing to the eventual collapse of Ottoman control in the region.
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D.
Italian invasion of Sudan
The Italian invasion of Sudan was a World War II campaign in which Fascist Italy attempted to expand its East African empire by advancing from Italian East Africa into Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, ultimately being repelled by British-led forces.
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Egyptian campaign
The Egyptian campaign was a series of World War II military operations in and around Egypt, primarily between British Commonwealth and Axis forces, that were crucial for control of the Suez Canal and North African supply routes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
19th-century conflict
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military conflict ⓘ war ⓘ |
| aftermath |
Egypt became a de facto British protectorate
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linked to:
British occupation of Egypt
Khedive Tewfik remained on the throne under British influence ⓘ
linked to:
Khedive Tewfik of Egypt
Urabi was captured and exiled ⓘ |
| commander |
Ahmed Urabi
ⓘ
Garnet Wolseley ⓘ
linked to:
Viscount Wolseley
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| conflict | Urabi Revolt ⓘ |
| diplomaticContext |
European control of Egyptian finances
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nominal suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire over Egypt ⓘ |
| endTime | 1882-09-13 ⓘ |
| followedBy |
Anglo-Egyptian condominium in Sudan
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linked to:
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan
British occupation of Egypt ⓘ increased British influence in the Suez Canal Zone ⓘ reduction of Ottoman influence in Egypt ⓘ |
| hasCause |
British interest in securing the Suez Canal
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Egyptian nationalism ⓘ European financial control over Egypt ⓘ Urabi Revolt ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Battle of Kafr El Dawwar
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Battle of Kassassin Lock ⓘ Battle of Tel el-Kebir ⓘ Bombardment of Alexandria ⓘ
linked to:
bombardment of Alexandria
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| involves |
British Army
ⓘ
Egyptian Army ⓘ Royal Navy ⓘ |
| location |
Alexandria
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Cairo ⓘ Egypt ⓘ Tel el-Kebir ⓘ
linked to:
Tel-el-Kebir
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| opponent |
Ahmed Urabi
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Urabi forces ⓘ
linked to:
Egyptian nationalist forces
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| participant |
Egyptian nationalist forces
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Khedivate of Egypt ⓘ United Kingdom ⓘ |
| partOf | Scramble for Africa ⓘ |
| pointInTime | 1882 ⓘ |
| primaryObjective |
protect British imperial communications with India
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secure the Suez Canal ⓘ suppress the Urabi nationalist movement ⓘ |
| result |
British victory
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beginning of British occupation of Egypt ⓘ defeat of Egyptian nationalist forces ⓘ establishment of British control over Egypt ⓘ |
| significantEvent |
British advance on Cairo
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linked to:
Battle of Tel el-Kebir
bombardment of coastal defenses at Alexandria ⓘ night attack at Tel el-Kebir ⓘ |
| startTime | 1882-07-11 ⓘ |
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Subject: Anglo-Egyptian War Description of subject: The Anglo-Egyptian War was an 1882 conflict in which Britain intervened militarily in Egypt, defeating nationalist forces and establishing effective British control over the country.
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