The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sharpening cutlasses at Prahsu
The British contingent at camp in Prahsu making preparations for war, sharpening cutlasses. 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
10221509
Media ID
46015084
Size
5992px x 4050px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 28 February 1874, page 196
Date
1874
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