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Draft:Battle of Ikotobo

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The Battle of Ikotobo, also known as the Water Picket Affair, was a military engagement between the British Empire and the Aro Confederacy. This battle is listed as one of the most significant battles of the war, along with the Battle of Edimma and the Battle of Ikorodaka.

Battle of Ikotobo
Part of the Anglo-Aro War
DateJanuary 15th, 1902
Location
Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland British Empire Aro Confederacy Aro Confederacy
Commanders and leaders
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland William Heneker
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Arthur Mackenzie (WIA)
Unknown
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
At least two men killed [1] Unknown, presumably more than the British

  1. ^ "Orders, Decorations, Medals, and Militaria".