Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935 as part of Mussolini’s expansionist vision and his desire to avenge Italy’s humiliating defeat at the Battle of Adwa in 1896. A border clash in 1934 gave Rome the excuse ...
In 1935, Fascist Italy invaded Ethiopia in a brutal campaign driven by imperial ambition, revenge for a past defeat, and Mussolini’s desire to build a new Roman Empire. This video explores the ...