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The {{Wiki|Second Anglo–Ashanti War}}, took place in the region from 1863 to 1864.<ref>{{WP|Second Anglo–Ashanti War}}</ref> [[Louis Prescott]] served as a colonel for the {{Wiki|Devonshire Regiment|11th Regiment of Foot}} in a mission that ended in ambush along the {{Wiki|Pra River}}. [[Jonas Hassett]] and [[Samuel Frye]] served under him in the regiment.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[The Dreadful Crimes]]'' – [[Death Stalks the Colonel]]</ref> Further conflicts erupted across the region up until 1896, after which the Ashanti controlled territory was further annexed into the Gold Coast colony.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: The Ashanti Wars]]</ref> | The {{Wiki|Second Anglo–Ashanti War}}, took place in the region from 1863 to 1864.<ref>{{WP|Second Anglo–Ashanti War}}</ref> [[Louis Prescott]] served as a colonel for the {{Wiki|Devonshire Regiment|11th Regiment of Foot}} in a mission that ended in ambush along the {{Wiki|Pra River (Ghana)|Pra River}}. [[Jonas Hassett]] and [[Samuel Frye]] served under him in the regiment.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – ''[[The Dreadful Crimes]]'' – [[Death Stalks the Colonel]]</ref> Further conflicts erupted across the region up until 1896, after which the Ashanti controlled territory was further annexed into the Gold Coast colony.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: The Ashanti Wars]]</ref> | ||
During the 19th century, the region was advertised as holiday destination for people from the [[United Kingdom]] wishing to visit the colonies of the [[British Empire]]. The Gold Coast were advertised as being "an African treasure".<ref>[[XIXth Century Search Engine]] – Six Surprising Colonies You Never Knew Existed</ref> | During the 19th century, the region was advertised as holiday destination for people from the [[United Kingdom]] wishing to visit the colonies of the [[British Empire]]. The Gold Coast were advertised as being "an African treasure".<ref>[[XIXth Century Search Engine]] – Six Surprising Colonies You Never Knew Existed</ref> | ||
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The Gold Coast is a former British colony on West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, in 1957 it gained its independence as Ghana.
History
The Second Anglo–Ashanti War, took place in the region from 1863 to 1864.[1] Louis Prescott served as a colonel for the 11th Regiment of Foot in a mission that ended in ambush along the Pra River. Jonas Hassett and Samuel Frye served under him in the regiment.[2] Further conflicts erupted across the region up until 1896, after which the Ashanti controlled territory was further annexed into the Gold Coast colony.[3]
During the 19th century, the region was advertised as holiday destination for people from the United Kingdom wishing to visit the colonies of the British Empire. The Gold Coast were advertised as being "an African treasure".[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned only)
References
- ↑
Second Anglo–Ashanti War on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – The Dreadful Crimes – Death Stalks the Colonel
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: The Ashanti Wars
- ↑ XIXth Century Search Engine – Six Surprising Colonies You Never Knew Existed