Battle of Adwa

1896

Battle of Adwa

Adwa · Ethiopia · Battle · The Modern Age

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Ethiopian forces under Menelik II defeated an Italian army, securing Ethiopia's independence through the scramble for Africa.

Today the site lies in Ethiopia. This entry is a short introduction and can be expanded with sources in the archive.

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