Event First Madagascar expedition

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Was a French military expedition against the Merina Kingdom of Madagascar.

Chronology

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  • January 1886: A Treaty was signed in December 1885 by France and by the Kingdom of Madagascar. The French agreed to leave the occupied territories.
  • January 1886: A Treaty was signed in December 1885 by France and by the Kingdom of Madagascar. The French agreed to leave the occupied territories.
  • January 1886: A Treaty was signed in December 1885 by France and by the Kingdom of Madagascar. The French agreed to leave the occupied territories.
  • January 1886: A Treaty was signed in December 1885 by France and by the Kingdom of Madagascar. The French agreed to leave the occupied territories.
  • January 1886: When the ultimatum was refused, France bombarded the east coast, and occupied Toamasina.
  • June 1885: In 1885, the French under Admiral Pierre bombarded the northwestern coast of Madagascar and occupied Majunga. This military action was part of France's efforts to establish control over the island, which eventually led to the colonization of Madagascar.
  • June 1885: In 1885, the French under Admiral Pierre bombarded the northwestern coast of Madagascar and occupied Majunga. This military action was part of France's efforts to establish control over the island, which eventually led to the colonization of Madagascar.
  • January 1886: When the ultimatum was refused, France bombarded the east coast, and occupied Toamasina.