22 apr 1900 anni - In the Battle of Kousséri, in Chad, French forces commanded by Major Amédée-François Lamy finally defeat the forces of Rabih az-Zubayr after two years of war, bringing Chad under the jurisdiction of French Equatorial Africa
Descrizione:
Both Lamy and Rabih are killed in the battle. The capital city of Chad is named Fort-Lamy in honor of the French commander, until renamed N'Djamena in 1973.Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
22 apr 1900 anni
Adesso
~ 125 years ago