Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896

The Italian Disaster in Ethiopia

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Military Science, History
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Author: Sean McLachlan ISBN: 9781849089388
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: September 20, 2011
Imprint: Osprey Publishing Language: English
Author: Sean McLachlan
ISBN: 9781849089388
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: September 20, 2011
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Language: English

In the late 19th century, the new nation-state of Italy was eager to join her European neighbours in creating an international empire, and her eyes turned toward Africa as a source of potential colonies. Securing a foothold in Eritrea on the Red Sea coast, the Italians quickly became embroiled in a shooting war with the Ethiopians. The war proved a disaster for the Italians, who suffered three major defeats against the forces of Emperor Menelik's army, including a horrendous massacre at Adowa, the largest defeat of a colonial army prior to World War I. This book looks at the campaign with an emphasis on the colourful uniforms worn by both sides.

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In the late 19th century, the new nation-state of Italy was eager to join her European neighbours in creating an international empire, and her eyes turned toward Africa as a source of potential colonies. Securing a foothold in Eritrea on the Red Sea coast, the Italians quickly became embroiled in a shooting war with the Ethiopians. The war proved a disaster for the Italians, who suffered three major defeats against the forces of Emperor Menelik's army, including a horrendous massacre at Adowa, the largest defeat of a colonial army prior to World War I. This book looks at the campaign with an emphasis on the colourful uniforms worn by both sides.

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