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March to Magdala
- When
- October 1867 – April 1868
- Where
- Ethiopian Highlands
British forces landed at Zula in October 1867 and marched south into the Ethiopian Highlands towards the fortified fortress of Magdala.
The advance guard landed at Zula to construct a port. Napier arrived in January 1868 and led troops south. Local guides assisted the march towards Magdala, where the Emperor had fortified the mountaintop, requiring significant logistical effort across roadless terrain.
Sources
- Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Tewodros II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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