Adwa, Battle of
Adwa, Battle of
(March 1, 1896) Military clash at Adwa, in north-central Ethiopia, between the Ethiopian army of King Menilek II and Italian forces. The decisive Ethiopian victory produced independence for Ethiopia and checked Italy's attempt to build an empire in Africa comparable to that of the French or British. The colony of Eritrea was carved out in the ensuing peace negotiations.
Variants of ADWA, BATTLE OF
Adwa, Battle of or Battle of Adowa
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