ORDER OF BATTLE // February 4, 1874
Battle of Ordashu
Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.
Forces engaged
1 sides catalogued · combined 2,500 estimated
United Kingdom
2,500
Medium-confidence figure
Battle context
The Battle of Ordashu on 4 February 1874 was part of Sir Garnet Wolseley's campaign against the Ashanti during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War. The engagement resulted in a British victory, contributing to Wolseley's broader advance against the Ashanti kingdom. The action is notable in part for the award of the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant Mark Sever Bell, recognizing distinguished conduct during the fighting.
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