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Event war Africa

Franco-Dahomean Wars

1890 CE – 1894 CE

France conquered the Kingdom of Dahomey, famous for its all-female warrior regiment (the 'Amazons of Dahomey'), completing French domination of West Africa.

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Conflict · Africa

Franco-Dahomean Wars

1890 CE – 1894 CE

France conquered the Kingdom of Dahomey, famous for its all-female warrior regiment (the 'Amazons of Dahomey'), completing French domination of West Africa.

Standing in 1890 CE

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