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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sir Garnet Wolseley returns home
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The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sir Garnet Wolseley returns home
Sir Garnet Wolseley returns to England from the Ashanti expedition. He lands at Portsmouth and is seen here raising his hat and shaking hands. 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
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1873 1874 Asantehene Ashanti El Mina Fought Garnet Karikari Kofi Lands Portsmouth Raising Returns Ruler Secure Shaking Wolseley
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This historic print captures the triumphant return of Sir Garnet Wolseley to England after the Ashanti War of 1873-74. As he lands at Portsmouth, Wolseley is depicted raising his hat in a gesture of victory and shaking hands with well-wishers. The second Ashanti War was a significant conflict fought between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti people, and the British forces vying for control over the coastal town of Elmina on the Gold Coast of Africa.
The image exudes an air of importance and historical significance as it showcases a pivotal moment in colonial history. Wolseley's return home symbolizes not only military success but also imperial power dynamics at play during this time period. The intensity and gravity of the situation are palpable in this snapshot frozen in time.
As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back to March 28th, 1874, witnessing firsthand a chapter from our past that continues to shape our present understanding of global politics and conquests. Sir Garnet Wolseley stands tall as a hero returning from battle, leaving an indelible mark on history that reverberates through generations.
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