Modern era · 1892 – 1894
Second Franco-Dahomean War
The Second Franco-Dahomean War, which raged from 1892 to 1894, was a major conflict between France, led by General Alfred-Amédée Dodds, and Dahomey under King Béhanzin. The French emerged triumphant and incorporated Dahomey into their growing colonial territory of French West Africa.
- When
- 4 Jul 1892 – 15 Jan 1894
- Where
- Ouémé Department
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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