The 1863 Asante Invasion: A British Retreat and a Queen's War

In 1863, the Asante Empire launched a major invasion of the British Gold Coast protectorate, catching colonial forces off guard. This episode dives into the conflict known as the 'War of the Queen' or 'Sagrenti' before Sir Garnet Wolseley's later campaign. We follow the Asante army's advance through the dense forest toward the coast, the British decision to retreat rather than fight, and the role of the Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, in shaping strategy. We also explore the curious story of the Krobea Asante, a group of Asante in exile who fought alongside the British. This episode covers the Battle of Bobikuma, the burning of villages, and the diplomatic aftermath that set the stage for the Third Anglo-Asante War in 1873. #AsanteEmpire #GoldCoast #1863Invasion #AngloAsanteWars #NanaAfiaKobiSerwaaAmpem #BattleOfBobikuma #KrobeaAsante #Asantehemaa #WarOfTheQueen #Sagrenti #BritishColonialHistory #WestAfricanHistory #GhanaHistory #FexingoHistory #19thCentury #MilitaryHistory #ColonialResistance #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo