Return of the European Abyssinian captives, April 1868, Siege of Magdala, British Expedition to Abyssinia, 1867-1868
Original illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea circa 1880. Info from wiki: After repelling the Ethiopian attack, the British force moved onto Magdala the following day. As the British approached, Tewodros released two hostages on parole to offer terms. Napier insisted on release of the hostages and an unconditional surrender. Tewodros refused to unconditionally surrender, but released the European hostages over the next two days, while the native hostages had their hands and feet amputated before being thrown over the edge of the precipice surrounding the plateau.
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