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Crossing a flooded Ashanti River
Crossing a flooded Ashanti River called the Offin river (Ghana). A bridge has been submerged and the troops are up to their waists in water. The Anglo-Ashanti Wars were a series of five 19th-century conflicts that took place between 1824 and 1900, between the Ashanti Empire??in the Akan interior of the Gold Coast??and Great Britain and its allies. Date: 1900
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Allies Ashanti Battles Flooded Flooding Ghana Submerged Wars Akan Anglo Ashanti
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating beauty and history with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Crossing a Flooded Ashanti River" by ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you to a bygone era, depicting a bridge submerged in the Offin River of Ghana, with troops wading through the waist-deep water. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the rich history and culture of Africa into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.5cm x 59.4cm (15.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity of the Anglo-Ashanti Wars, a series of five conflicts that took place between 1824 and 1900, in the Akan interior of the Gold Coast (now Ghana). The image depicts British troops crossing the flooded Offin River, formerly known as the Ashanti River, in the year 1900. The bridge, once a vital connection between the two sides, has been completely submerged, forcing the soldiers to wade through the chest-deep water. The Anglo-Ashanti Wars were a significant chapter in the colonial history of Africa, marking the end of the Ashanti Empire's resistance to British rule. The wars were a result of the Ashanti Empire's refusal to pay tribute to the British and their allies, leading to a series of military campaigns. This powerful photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the natural elements' unyielding power. The Anglo-Ashanti Wars were a pivotal moment in the colonial history of Africa, shaping the political landscape and leaving a lasting impact on the region.
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