Second Madagascar expedition
1894–1895 French conquest of the Merina Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Madagascar expedition" redirects here. For the earlier expedition, see First Madagascar expedition.
The Second Madagascar expedition was a French military intervention which took place in 1894–95, sealing the conquest of the Merina Kingdom on the island of Madagascar by France. It was the last phase of the Franco-Hova War and followed the First Madagascar expedition of 1883–85.
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Madagascar Expedition | |||||||
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Part of the Franco-Hova Wars | |||||||
French infantry landing at Majunga, May 1895. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
France | Merina Kingdom | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Jacques Duchesne | Rainilaiarivony | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
15,000 soldiers 6,000 porters |
30,000 40,000 reservists | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
25 killed in combat 6,000 died of disease | 4,500 killed in combat |
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