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The Ashanti War (1873-74) The 42nd Highlanders in the front

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The Ashanti War (1873-74) The 42nd Highlanders in the front

This shows the soldiers from the 42nd Highlanders engaged in the front of the battle against the Ashantis during the 2nd Ashanti War towards the end of 1873. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874. This sketch comes from a supplement entitled From Cape Coast to Coomassie, a narrative of The Ashanti War, by the Illustrated London News

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This evocative sketch captures the intensity and chaos of the Second Ashanti War (1873-74) as the 42nd Highlanders boldly engage in the front lines against the formidable Ashanti army. The 42nd Highlanders, also known as the Black Watch, were a prominent regiment of the British Army, renowned for their distinctive tartan and fiery spirit. The Second Ashanti War marked the culmination of decades of uneasy relations between the British and the Ashanti people of central Ghana. Tensions had been simmering for years, and in 1873, the British, under the leadership of Sir Garnet Wolseley, decided to take decisive action. The British forces attacked and virtually destroyed the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, officially declaring Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874. This poignant sketch is taken from a supplement entitled "From Cape Coast to Coomassie, a narrative of The Ashanti War," published by the Illustrated London News. It provides a rare glimpse into the brutal realities of colonial warfare and the courage of the soldiers who fought in it. The image serves as an important historical record of a pivotal moment in the history of Ghana and the British Empire. The 42nd Highlanders are depicted here in the thick of the battle, their faces set with determination and resolve. The scene is one of chaos and intensity, with the smoke of gunpowder filling the air and the sounds of clashing swords and shouts of command echoing through the battlefield. Despite the danger and hardships, the soldiers of the 42nd Highlanders stood firm, playing a crucial role in securing a British victory and marking the end of Ashanti resistance.

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