74.5 Battle of Adowa 1896, Italian Invasion of Ethiopia

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74.5 Battle of Adowa 1896, Italian Invasion of Ethiopia

March 10, 2023

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 defea

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