Images Dated 12th August 2021

Reception of King Kofi Karikari's ambassadors in the English camp

Reception of King Kofi Karikari's ambassadors in the English camp, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). The Treaty of Fomena, signed in July 1874, ended the war. Date: 1874

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Skirmish in a mountain pass, Lushai Expedition (1871-1872)

Skirmish in a mountain pass, Lushai Expedition (1871-1872), India (a successful expedition to rescue British subjects who had been captured by the Lushais or Mizo people in north-east India). Date: 1872

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Advance of the British Army during the Indian Mutiny - "Commander Daly

Advance of the British Army during the Indian Mutiny - Commander Daly and I drew our swords and rushed up the rocks Date: 1857

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