Katamanso War 1826
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 August 1826 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1826 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Africa) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 5.5200, 0.0500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Katamanso War, also known as the Battle of Dodowa, was a war that several tribes united with the British, fought and prevented Ashantis from dominating the coast in 1826. Numerous tribes in the Gold Coast such as the Fantes, Ga, Akyems, Adas were led by the British army to fight the Ashantis. It is classified as one of the "Anglo-Ashanti Wars" according to historical evidence at the National Archives.
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