124 Years Ago, Ethiopian Men and Women Defeated the Italian Army in the Battle of Adwa

Subject

History; Ethiopia

Description

On the first day of March, 124 years ago, traditional warriors, farmers and pastoralists, and women defeated a well-armed Italian army in the northern town of Adwa in Ethiopia. The outcome of this battle ensured Ethiopia’s independence, making it the only African country never to be colonized.

Creator

Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes

Source

https://qz.com/africa/1811232/how-ethiopians-defeated-the-italian-army-in-the-battle-of-adwa/

Publisher

qz.com

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