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Dahomey Amazons

First Franco-Dahomean War

1890
Porto-Novo, Benin

The First Franco-Dahomean War, which raged in 1890, was a conflict between France, led by General Alfred-Amédée Dodds, and Dahomey under King Béhanzin. The French emerged triumphant after winning the Battle of Abomey.


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