Anglo-Aro War
1901–1902 war in present-day Eastern Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Anglo-Aro War (1901–1902) was a conflict between the Aro Confederacy in present-day Eastern Nigeria, and the British Empire. The war began after increasing tension between Aro leaders and the British after years of failed negotiations.
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Anglo-Aro War | |||||||
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Part of the Scramble for Africa | |||||||
A photograph of Arochukwu burning | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Britain | Aro Confederacy | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Arthur Montanaro Alexander Jackson Arthur Mackenzie Arthur Festing William Heneker |
Kanu Okoro Okori Torti | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,637 | 7,500+ | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
~700–800 killed or wounded | Heavy |
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