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  1. The Battle of Adwa : r/Ethiopia - Reddit

    Jun 27, 2024 · At the battle of Adwa Ethiopian warriors skilled in sword fighting called Shotel destroyed the invading Italian soldiers in hand to hand combat. The Battle of Adwa was the climactic battle of …

  2. The Battle of Adwa (March 1, 1896) - An African victory! - Reddit

    Mar 2, 2024 · The Battle of Adwa, which took place on March 1, 1896, was a pivotal moment in African history. It marked the first decisive victory of an African army against a European power, specifically …

  3. A military history of the Battle of Adowa, 1 March 1896

    Mar 3, 2024 · THE BATTLE OF ADOWA The Battle of Adwa happened on March 1, 1896. It represents one of the heaviest defeats ever suffered by the Italian Army, a defeat that put an end to the first …

  4. The Battle of Adwa: How Ethiopians Defeated Italians in the ... - Reddit

    May 2, 2023 · The battle of Adwa that took place 125 years ago, between Ethiopia and Italy has been documented a couple of times! The battle also referred to as Adowa, is a battle that turned Ethiopia …

  5. Battle of Adwa : r/civ - Reddit

    Jan 13, 2024 · true Who has this achievement? (0.2% of players, so not very many of you.) It says "defeat an Infantry unit whose capital is on another continent with an Oromo Cavalry." Does this …

  6. It has been 125 years since the brave people of Ethiopia ... - Reddit

    Mar 2, 2021 · It has been 125 years since the brave people of Ethiopia defeated the colonial army of Italy at the battle of Adwa on March 1, 1896

  7. Is it true that many Ethiopians do *not* celebrate the Battle of Adwa ...

    Dec 6, 2020 · Yes it's true, Menelik during it's expansion committed many atrocities to some regions of Ethiopia, so it is obvious that the people of those said region don't celebrate the battle since, to them, …

  8. 138 years ago, the Ethiopians obliterated the Italians at the Battle of ...

    Mar 1, 2024 · 138 years ago, the Ethiopians obliterated the Italians at the Battle of Adwa, thereby becoming the only independent African country.

  9. 'Battle of Adwa', 1970 painting by Ethiopian artist Solomon ... - Reddit

    Sep 19, 2022 · Adwa became a ringing symbol of resistance to colonial oppression across Africa and its diaspora. Solomon Belachew—an artist renowned for depicting religious scenes—captured the …

  10. On Adwa Memorial Day We Eritreans also remember how Ethiopian

    Mar 3, 2024 · On Adwa Memorial Day We Eritreans also remember how Ethiopian 🇪🇹 King Menelik cut off the hands and feets of the Eritrean prisoners of war of the Italian colonial army 🇮🇹 after the Battle of …