Battle of Elmina (1781) 1781
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 February 1781 – 20 February 1781 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1781 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Ghana | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Fourth Anglo-Dutch War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Dutch Republic, Kingdom of Great Britain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 5.0820, -1.3480 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Elmina was a significant engagement that transpired during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War. In this military encounter, British forces undertook an operation with the aim of capturing the strategic Elmina Fort. However, their efforts ended in failure, as the British were unable to secure control of the fortification.
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