Benin Expedition of 1897
February 9–21, 1897
British forces invaded the Kingdom of Benin after a British party was killed. They took and burned Benin City, looted the Benin Bronzes, and exiled the Oba.
Benin Expedition of 1897February 9–21, 1897
British forces invaded the Kingdom of Benin after a British party was killed. They took and burned Benin City, looted the Benin Bronzes, and exiled the Oba.
