An African victory and its aftermath. When I asked a colleague who teaches military history why more people don’t know about the battle of Adwa, he replied somewhat glibly, “Because the Ethiopians ...
On the first day of March 124 years ago, traditional warriors, farmers and pastoralists as well as women defeated a well-armed Italian army in the northern town of Adwa in Ethiopia. The outcome of ...
Ethiopians from all walks of life gathered at Menelik Square in the heart of the capital Addis Ababa on Tuesday to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa. The Battle of Adwa was the ...
The historic relationship between Christianity and imperialism naturally causes grave dilemmas for modern believers. But on at least one celebrated occasion, it was actually a great Christian army ...
Prime Minister’s visit to the memorial highlights a special historical connection between India and Ethiopia that continues ...
The Adwa Victory Monument is a powerful symbol of African pride, resistance, and unity. It commemorates Ethiopia's historic ...
Reflections on the Battle of Adwa and its significance for today / Theodore M. Vestal -- The Battle of Adwa : the historic victory of Ethiopia over European colonialism / Paulos Milkias -- Continuity ...
On the first day of March 124 years ago, traditional warriors, farmers and pastoralists as well as women defeated a well-armed Italian army in the northern town of Adwa in Ethiopia. The outcome of ...