Dictionary of Battles / From the Earliest Date to the Present Time

by Thomas Benfield Harbottle

Kassassin (Arabi's Rebellion).

Fought August 28, 1882, between the British, under General Graham, and the Egyptians, under Arabi Pasha. Arabi attacked the British position, Graham remaining on the defensive throughout the day, but towards evening he launched his heavy cavalry, under Sir Baker Russell, against the enemy, who broke and fled. The British losses were only 11 killed and 68 wounded.