Episode 2 of 2
Occupation of Abomey
- When
- 17 November 1892
- Where
- Abomey
French troops entered Abomey on 17 November 1892, forcing King Béhanzin to flee northward.
On 17 November 1892, French forces entered the capital of Dahomey. King Béhanzin and the remnants of the Dahomey army fled north as the French occupied the city. This event marked a significant phase in the Second Franco-Dahomean War.
Sources
- Second Franco-Dahomean War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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