Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896: The Italian Disaster in Ethiopia (Men-at-Arms)

by Sean McLachlan

Raffaele Ruggeri (Illustrator) and Mr Raffaele Ruggeri (Illustrator)

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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.
  • ISBN10 1849089388
  • ISBN13 9781849089388
  • Publish Date 20 September 2011
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Imprint Osprey Publishing