The 1873 Battle of Amoaful: Sir Garnet Wolseley's Ashanti War

In this episode of The Story of Ghana, Lucas and Luna revisit the 1873 Battle of Amoaful, a pivotal clash in the Third Anglo-Ashanti War. They explore Sir Garnet Wolseley's meticulous planning, the use of Congreve rockets against Ashanti tactics, the role of Fante allies, and the aftermath that led to the Treaty of Fomena. The episode examines the strategic importance of the Pra River, the leadership of Ashanti commander Amankwatia, and the broader impact on Gold Coast colonial politics. Listeners will gain insight into how this battle reshaped the balance of power between the British and the Asante Empire, setting the stage for future conflicts. #BattleOfAmoafu #SirGarnetWolseley #ThirdAngloAshantiWar #AshantiEmpire #GoldCoast #CongreveRockets #PraRiver #Amankwatia #TreatyOfFomena #KofiKarikari #BritishColonialism #WestAfricanHistory #FanteAllies #19thCenturyWarfare #MilitaryHistory #History #FexingoHistory #GhanaHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo