The Ashanti war of 1873-74. Sir Garnet
Wolseley led the British Expeditionary Force and invaded the Ashanti
capital on the West Coast of Africa. British military art prints of the
Rifle Brigade which took part in the Ashanti War, published by Cranston
Fine Arts.
Second Ashanti War. In 1873 Kofi
Karikari King of the the Ashanti with a large army of between 20,000 and
60,000 warriors crossed the Prah River. Attack the Fante a tribe under the
British Protection. The Royal navy were could in with Marines and sailors
to man Elmina fort an old slave fort. to stop the Ashanti. The fort was
held against the attacks by the Tribesman. A larger force was
needed and the British Government sent Sir Garnet Wolseley with an army which
included The Rifle Brigade, Black watch, welsh Fusiliers and the 2nd West
Indies. The British Force of 4,000 men fought their way
to the Ashanti capital Kumasi, including he battle of Amoafo and the
battle of Ordahsu. The the British Victories, the Ashanti King
signed the treaty of Fomena on the 14th march 1874
