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What battle did Wolseley famously win during the Ashanti campaign?

  • Battle of Amoaful

  • Battle of Kadesh

  • Battle of Hastings

  • Battle of Waterloo

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The Battle of Amoaful was a famous victory for Wolseley during the Ashanti campaign. The battle took place on 31 January 1874, and was part of the Second Anglo-Ashanti War. The British force, led by Wolseley, defeated the Ashanti army, led by King Kofi Karikari. The battle was a decisive victory for the British, and led to the eventual defeat of the Ashanti.
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