December 17, 1878, marked a dark day in the tumultuous history of the British Empire’s Eastern Question. In the treacherous Sapieri Pass, a band of ruthless Kurani tribesmen launched a brazen attack on the rear guard of a convoy, leaving a trail of blood and chaos in their wake. The assault was a brazen display of tribal defiance against the might of British General Frederick Roberts.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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