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Battle of Ordashu

January 27, 2023

The Battle of Ordashu was a battle fought on 4 February 1874 during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War when Sir Garnet Wolseley defeated the Ashantis. The attack was led by the 42nd Regiment of Foot. Lieutenant Mark Sever Bell won the Victoria Cross during the action.[1]

Battle of Ordashu
Part of Third Anglo-Ashanti War

A bush fight, Third Anglo-Ashanti War. The Graphic 1874
Date4 February 1874
Location
West Africa
Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Ashanti Empire
Commanders and leaders
Sir Garnet Wolseley
Strength
2,500 troops unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown unknown

References

  1. ^ Victoria Crosses of the Ashanti War 1873-74

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