Adwa: Ethiopia’s Triumph and Its Enduring Legacy
On March 1, 1896, the hills of Adwa in northern Ethiopia became the stage for a decisive moment in African history. Under the command of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul, Ethiopian forces prepared to confront the advancing Italian army, led by Oreste Baratieri (Gen.). Italy, having established a foothold in Eritrea, sought to expand its colonial empire deep into Ethiopian territory.
At dawn, an estimated 100,000 Ethiopian troops, including infantry and cavalry, clashed with approximately 17,700 Italian soldiers and Eritrean askari au...
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On March 1, 1896, the hills of Adwa in northern Ethiopia became the stage for a decisive moment in African history. Under the command of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul, Ethiopian forces prepared to confront the advancing Italian army, led by Oreste Baratieri (Gen.). Italy, having established a foothold in Eritrea, sought to expand its colonial empire deep into Ethiopian territory.
At dawn, an estimated 100,000 Ethiopian troops, including infantry and cavalry, clashed with approximately 17,700 Italian soldiers and Eritrean askari au...
Read More: https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/44087/