Episode 2 of 4
Mahdist Rally
- When
- March 1889
- Where
- Gallabat/Metemma
Mahdist forces rallied after discovering the Emperor's death, scattering the retreating Ethiopian army.
The Mahdists were unaware of Yohannes's death until the stench of his corpse alerted a spy. They then thundered out of their zariba to scatter the Ethiopians.
Sources
- Battle of Gallabat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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