Abyssinian Campaign

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Summary

The Abyssinian Campaign of 1868 was a punitive expedition following the imprisonment of missionaries and British representatives by Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia (Theodore). Lt-Gen Sir Robert Napier commanded a force of 13,000 British and Indian troops which took 3 months to reach the Emperor's capital at Magdala. The Ethiopians were defeated at the Battles of Arroghee and Magdala. Theodore was killed and the British took away large amounts of treasure when they returned to the coast.

Campaign Forces

British Army

Indian Army

Campaign Actions

Battle of Arroghee 10 April
Battle of Magdala 15 April

External Links

The British Empire - Abyssinian Campaign
Wikipedia - Abyssinian Campaign