A painting by William Barnes Wollen showing the battle of Abu Klea in 1885 between British and Sudanese forces during the Mahdist War (1881-99) in Sudan.
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APA Style
Wollen, W. B. (2026, April 13). Battle of Abu Klea, Mahdist War. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21740/battle-of-abu-klea-mahdist-war/
Chicago Style
Wollen, William Barnes. "Battle of Abu Klea, Mahdist War." World History Encyclopedia, April 13, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21740/battle-of-abu-klea-mahdist-war/.
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Wollen, William Barnes. "Battle of Abu Klea, Mahdist War." World History Encyclopedia, 13 Apr 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21740/battle-of-abu-klea-mahdist-war/.
