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ARMIES OF THE ADOWA CAMPAIGN 1896
THE ITALIAN DISASTER IN ETHIOPIA |
| By: |
Sean McLachlan, Raffaele Ruggeri (Illus) |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£9.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1849084580 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781849084581 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
20 September, 2011 |
| Series: |
Men-at-Arms |
| Pages: |
48 |
| Description: |
"Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896: The Italian Disaster in Ethiopia". |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
2 b/w |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |