The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Advancing on Kumasi
The British and native soldiers advancing on Kumasi (Coomassie). The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British. Both were trying to secure the coastal town of Elmina on the West Coast of Africa also known as the Gold Coast
Picture No
10221671
Media ID
46016783
Size
5900px x 4104px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Illustrated London News. 28 March 1874. page 288
Date
28 March 1874
