Battle of Ordashu

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]

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	Unknown
Strength
2,500 troops	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown