Battle of Ordashu
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 | |||||||
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Part of Third Anglo-Ashanti War | |||||||
A bush fight, Third Anglo-Ashanti War. The Graphic 1874 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Kingdom | Ashanti Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sir Garnet Wolseley | |||||||
Strength | |||||||
2,500 troops | unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
unknown | unknown |
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