Benin Expedition of 1897

February 9–21, 1897

Result British victory

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.

British Empire

Benin Empire

Other

Strength and losses

United Kingdom Killed c. 20

Killed
c. 1,020