Battle of Abomey 1892
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1892 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Benin | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 7.1857, 1.9991 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Abomey (1892) was the climactic struggle in the Dahomey War between France and the Kingdom of Dahomey. French forces, commanded by Alfred-Amédée Dodds, were victorious over the Dahomey army. The triumph was pivotal to linking French possessions in upper Senegal with those in the upper Niger.
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