Battle of AdowaThe Battle of Adowa in which Meneliks Ethiopian forces defeated the Italians; Brigadier General Dabormidas troops encounter fierce resistance
Italians Take AdwaThe Italians invade and capture Adua, against a poorly equipped and ill-prepared Ethiopian army
The city of Adwa, Ethiopia, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy
Ethiopia AdwaThe former capital of Abyssinia, it will be the scene of a decisive defeat of the Italians on 1 March 1896, establishing Ethiopian independence
Ethiopia / Defeat at AdwaAfter the defeat at Adwa, an Ethiopian general surrenders to the Italians