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Daiuraadha, The Year of the Airplane


Battle Name : Daiuraadha, The Year of the Airplane

Date(s) : 01 November 1919 - 01 April 1920

Part of : Operations against the "Mad Mullah" ,

Outcome : A victory for British & Imperial Forces over Dervish Forces

Type of battle : Land, Sea, Air

The final campaign, against Mohamed bin Abdullah Hassan (The Mad Mullah) and his Dervishes, was mounted in great secrecy, taking place in the early months of 1920. This first campaign in which the Royal Air Force took a major part was a truly tri-service effort. Lasting just over three weeks it resulted in the eviction of the Mullah from the Somaliland Protectorate and the disintegration of his Dervish following.