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Return of the troops from serving in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti
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Return of the troops from serving in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti
Return of the troops from serving in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi), West Africa (Ghana). Date: 1874
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1874 Anglo Ashantee Ashanti Ghana Marching Parade Rescue Return Serving
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of homecoming for British troops after their successful participation in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War, also known as the First Ashanti Expedition, in 1874. The war was instigated to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Empire in West Africa (now Ghana). The soldiers, dressed in their full military regalia, proudly carry their flags and march in a disciplined parade, reflecting the order and might of the British colonial army. The year was 1874, a time when the British Empire was expanding its influence in Africa, and this image encapsulates the spirit of adventure, duty, and triumph that defined the colonial era. The troops, having served bravely in a distant land, return home to the applause and admiration of their fellow citizens, marking the end of a successful military campaign. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex history of colonialism and the human stories that lie at its heart.
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