"Madagascar expedition" redirects here. For the earlier expedition, see First Madagascar expedition.
Madagascar Expedition
Part of the Franco-Hova Wars
French infantry landing at Majunga, May 1895.
Date
December 1894 – September 1895
Location
Madagascar
Result
French victory
Establishment of the Malagasy Protectorate
Belligerents
France
Merina Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Jacques Duchesne
Rainilaiarivony
Strength
15,000 soldiers 6,000 porters
30,000 40,000 reservists
Casualties and losses
25 killed in combat 6,000 died of disease
4,500 killed in combat
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