Battle of Ordashu
The Battle of Ordashu was fought on 4 February 1874 during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War when Garnet [Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley|Sir Garnet Wolseley] defeated the Ashantis. The attack was led by the 42nd [Regiment of Foot]. Lieutenant Mark [Sever Bell] won the Victoria Cross during the action.