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Battle of Arogye

When
10 April 1868
Where
Plain facing Magdala
Part of
British Expedition to Abyssinia under Robert Napier

The British force defeated the Abyssinian army on the plain facing Magdala on 10 April 1868.

Napier's troops reached the foot of Magdala on 9 April 1868. The following day, the British force defeated the Abyssinian army at Arogye, on the plain facing Magdala, securing the position for the final assault on the citadel.

Sources

  1. Tewodros II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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