jul 10, 1898 - Fashoda incident
Description:
The Fashoda Incident ; French and British forces met in Fashoda, Sudan, as they competed for colonial control in Africa. Tensions rose, but neither side wanted war. The standoff ended peacefully, leading to improved relations between Britain and France, culminating in the Entente Cordiale of 1904.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 10, 1898
Now
~ 126 years ago