Atbara

[ aht-buh-ruh, at- ]

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noun

a river in NE Africa, flowing NW from NW Ethiopia to the Nile in E Sudan. About 500 miles (800 km) long.
a city in NE Sudan.

Atbara

/ ˈætbərə; ætˈbɑː- /

a town in NE Sudan. Pop: 110 000 (2005 est)
a river in NE Africa, rising in N Ethiopia and flowing through E Sudan to the Nile at Atbara. Length: over 800 km (500 miles)

Kitchener, making another night march up the Atbara river, stormed the Arab camp and took Mahmoud prisoner.

The rest, pending such offers as they might receive in the future, decided to remain at Atbara.

Atbara Fort was to be the base, and here the Egyptian battalions built huts and storehouses.

The six black battalions left Berber on July 30th, and arrived at Atbara the next day.

The contrast between the newly-arrived brigade, and the hardy veterans who had fought at the Atbara, was striking.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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