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The Rest Is History

The Rest Is History

706. Queen Victoria’s Revenge: Storming the Citadel (Part 2)

The Rest Is History · Sep 16, 2026 · 1:13:41

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Who was Lieutenant General Napier, the man set out to rescue the European hostages held by Emperor Tewodros II? How did he plan to attack the emperor’s fortress, Magdala? And, did they manage to successfully escape Abyssinia? 



Join Dominic and Tom as they conclude the story of one of the most epic expeditions in the history of the British Empire.  

  



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