British expedition to Abyssinia
1867 – 1868
Result British victory
A British and Indian army under Robert Napier marched into Ethiopia to free captives held by Emperor Tewodros II. The British stormed Magdala, Tewodros killed himself, and the army withdrew.
Battles 1
April 9–13, 1868
Battle of Magdala
British victory
Amba Mariam
Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala, Tewodros II
