EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 4 MIN
The Battle of Katamanso 1826: How Rockets Stopped an Empire
from The Story of Ghana: Gold, Empires, and the Road to Independence — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1826, the Asante Empire faced a coalition of British-allied coastal states at Katamanso, near present-day Accra. This episode unpacks the decisive battle that combined Congreve rockets, Fante muskets, and Ga cavalry to halt Asante expansion. We follow the strategies of Asantehene Osei Yaw Akoto and British Governor James Campbell, the deadly rocket fire that broke the Asante advance, and the 1831 treaty that redrew Ghana's political map. A story of military innovation, alliance politics, and a turning point that set the stage for colonial rule. #History #FexingoHistory #BattleOfKantamanso #AsanteEmpire #OseiYawAkoto #CongreveRocket #GoldCoast #GaPeople #FanteConfederation #ColonialAfrica #1826 #GhanaHistory #WestAfrica #MilitaryHistory #CoastalCoalition #TreatyOf1831 #JamesCampbell #AkimAlliance Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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