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Topic: Madagascar Expedition, First
Location: Kalambo Falls Tanzania

Madagascar Expedition, First

Years: 1883 - 1885

The First Madagascar expedition is the beginning of the Franco-Hova War and consists of a French military expedition against the Merina Kingdom on the island of Madagascar in 1883.

It will be followed by the Second Madagascar expedition in 1895.

French forces attack Madagascar, defeating government forces after bombarding Tamatave and Majunga, and force acceptance of a French protectorate over the country (1883-85).

“History is important. If you don't know history it is as if you were born yesterday. And if you were born yesterday, anybody up there in a position of power can tell you anything, and you have no way of checking up on it.”

—Howard Zinn, You Can't Be Neutral ... (2004)