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The Rest Is History · September 16, 2026 · 1h 13m

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

Lieutenant Napier, Emperor Tewodros II

In this concluding part of their Abyssinian series, Dominic and Tom examine Lieutenant Napier's plan to assault the fortress of Magdala, held by Emperor Tewodros II, who had taken European hostages. They discuss the strategic challenges of the attack, the risks to the captives, and the expedition's eventual extraction from the region, one of the most ambitious rescue missions of the Victorian era.

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Highlights

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The Strategic Challenge of Magdala
Dominic and Tom explore Lieutenant Napier's plan to breach the fortress of Magdala, a mountain stronghold considered nearly invulnerable.
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Rescuing the Hostages
The episode recounts the daring rescue of European captives, a high-stakes operation that would determine the fate of the hostages and the credibility of the British Empire.
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Escape and Aftermath
After the successful capture of Magdala, the expedition faced the challenge of withdrawing safely from hostile territory.
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