Battle of Magdala

Quando

9 de abr. de 1868 – 13 de abr. de 1868

Tipo

Batalha

Coordenadas

11.35° N, 39.18° E

Description

1868 battle

Battle between British Indian Army and Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia in 1868

The Battle of Magdala was the conclusion of the British Expedition to Abyssinia fought in April 1868 between British and Abyssinian forces at Magdala, 390 miles (630 km) from the Red Sea coast. The British were led by Robert Napier, while the Abyssinians were led by Emperor Tewodros II.

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