#ONTHISDAY February 11 1897 – British Expedition Forces led by Admiral Rawson and staff with 1st and 2nd division begin march on Benin. They arrive at Ceri.
Yesterday Wednesday 10 February 1897
Steamers arrived at Warri the selected base. Read more here --->
Thursday 11 February 1897, advance from Ceri, the Ologbo Column, begins march .
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Map showing the three advance columns: Sapoba, Ologbo and Gwatto.
Yesterday Wednesday 10 February 1897
Steamers arrived at Warri the selected base. Read more here --->
Thursday 11 February 1897, advance from Ceri, the Ologbo Column, begins march .
Read more here --->
Map showing the three advance columns: Sapoba, Ologbo and Gwatto.