The British were moving to rescue Gordon from Khatoum, and were cutting the Great Bend of the Nile, they came under attack a short distance from rejoining the Nile. The British formed a square, and continued moving towards the Nile, repelling all attacks until they reached the river. The British losses were 121, including Stewart, who had been fatally wounded at the previous day's battle at Abu Klea.[1] The Mahdist losses are unknown but thought to be considerably higher.