Episode
The First Ashanti War - Don't go Losing your Head Now
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- Forgotten Wars
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- Mar 30, 2026
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- 3284
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Summary
It's 1824 and a British army is entering the jungles of the Gold Coast in west Africa to fight the mysterious Ashanti. Find out how slavery, gross incompetence and macaroni lead to a British General being beheaded and his skull used as cup. #History #Britishempire #Historynerd #War #Militaryhistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.