74.5 Battle of Adowa 1896, Italian Invasion of Ethiopia
03/10/23 • 18 min
Following their countries independence in the mid 19th century, the Italians hoped to establish their status among the Great European Powers by acquiring colonial possessions. Their first main attempt was an unsuccessful invasion of Ethiopia, with a defeat at the Battle of Adowa in 1896
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Picture - Battle of Adwa
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Following their countries independence in the mid 19th century, the Italians hoped to establish their status among the Great European Powers by acquiring colonial possessions. Their first main attempt was an unsuccessful invasion of Ethiopia, with a defeat at the Battle of Adowa in 1896
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Music composed by Frederic Chopin
Picture - Battle of Adwa
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