The Ga–Fante War in 1811 was a war fought by the

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. The war was started when an Ashanti ally started a war against the Fante Confederacy, and resulted in victory, albeit an inconclusive one, for the Ashanti. The Fante enjoyed significant material and military support from the British throughout the early stages of the war. It involved a series of battles between the Ashanti, also known as Asante, and their allies, the

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, against an alliance of the rival Akan states of the Fante. In a series of conflicts, the Ashanti won the initial battles but were unable to hold their gains due to the adoption of asymmetrical tactics by the Fante. Despite being eventually forced to withdraw, the Ashanti managed to capture a

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fort at Tantamkweri.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ga-Fante War 19th century in Ghana Conflicts in 1811 Wars involving the Ashanti Empire Wars involving the Netherlands Wars involving the United Kingdom 1811 in Africa

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