Battle of Ordashu

Battle of Ordashu
Part of Third Anglo-Ashanti War
A bush fight, Third Anglo-Ashanti War. The Graphic 1874
Date 4 February 1874 Location West Africa Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom	Ashanti Empire
Commanders and leaders
Sir Garnet Wolseley
Strength
2,500 troops	unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown	unknown

The Battle of Ordashu was 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]

References

1. Victoria Crosses of the Ashanti War 1873-74