Battle of Lagos

A large veteran British fleet moved towards Lagos. Led by a admiral they sailed. However there goal was not violence. They had a idea, a treaty that could end the war. The ships sailed In front of Nigeria but did not attack. It was the Nigerians who started combat by launching fire on the British fleet. Sinking much of it some of it landed at shore, unloading soldiers which marched towards the city. Meeting diplomats, they signed a treaty which ended the war.

## Battle

### British Ships Arrive

In the morning, around Lagos comes a large British fleet. They take formation around Lagos but makes no sign of attack. The British on the fleet have a mission to barter peace however Nigerian ships set sail, and engage the British fleet in battle. The British fleet responded in kind.

### Naval Combat

Nu he runs forced sailed to engage the British and sunk many ships with there own. The British seemed mostly focused on evading and a good group of them landed on the shore. Once on the shore they unloaded many British soldiers. The naval battle continued and many ships were sunk all around, though much less Nigerian ships. Some of the British ships even began retreating. The Nigerians believed this was a standard battle.

### Treaty of Lagos

British Soldiers marched to the shore with the diplomat-admiral Harrisburg. Lord Harrisburg led them to the city. They were encircled as they marched by Nigerian infantry. The Nigerians launched a volley of Arrows at them, and they responded by launching a ballistas through there line.

They then motioned for peace as Harrisburg moved towards the Nigerians. He told them of a idea for peace. The treaty of Lagos gave the British military transport through Nigeria. The Nigerians agreed to this proposed peace treaty and thus the short lived battle was finished, and with it the war.

## Armies

### Nigerian Army and Navy

The Nigerian Army and Navy they participated in this battle were hardened veterans, and thus skilled in there craft. The naval units especially were some of the best in the Nigerian fleet. The navy was put to much more use then the army, or infantry was in this battle as all the army did was surround the British forces on land. The navy took a good toll on the British fleet sent to Lagos.

### British Army and Navy

Led by a important admiral and diplomat, Harrisburg, this English fleet was relatively inexperienced. This may have been a key point in its quick downfall. Most ships had empty troops holds expect for a certain few, which landed on shore to dislodge the accompanying army which consisted of Redcoats and a Ballistas. The fleet itself was moderately expansive, and the army itself was relatively short.

## Impact

It ended the Nigerian British war, and stopped further combat from taking place. This it save Danny lives as a result. The British never meant it to be in battle and it was the Nigerians who engaged first, the hostile act causing problems in how the British thought of the Nigerians.

The treaty of Lagos was signed in this battle which is very important for Britain as it allows raiders transport to there main target of India. With the ability to press into a new side of India comes further opportunity to end the Indian war in favor of Great Britain. They have pushed it harder then ever as a result of the battle.