Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896

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The Italian Disaster in Ethiopia

By Sean McLachlan

Series: Men-at-Arms

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Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896 by Sean McLachlan explores the clash between Ethiopian and Italian forces at the Battle of Adowa. This historical account provides detailed insights into the military strategies, equipment, and cultural contexts that shaped this pivotal African victory. The book delves into the implications of the battle, highlighting its significance in colonial and African history.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in uncovering the fascinating narratives and strategic intricacies of historical military campaigns, particularly those involving African and European forces in the late 19th century. It offers an insightful exploration of the dynamics and consequences of a pivotal battle, making it a captivating read for history enthusiasts and military scholars alike.

Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896

A wealth of information on a hard-to-find colonial military campaign.

A wealth of information on a hard-to-find colonial military campaign.

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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.

Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896 looks at the campaign with an emphasis on the colourful uniforms worn by both sides.

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Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896 by Sean McLachlan has been praised for its detailed examination of the historic Battle of Adowa. It's commended for thoroughly describing the tactics, weaponry, and uniforms of both Ethiopian and Italian forces. Readers appreciate McLachlan's well-researched narrative and engaging style, which brings clarity and context to a pivotal moment in military history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849084574

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 2 b/w

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mr Raffaele Ruggeri
Illustrated by Raffaele Ruggeri

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 48

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Education & Reference History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Sean McLachlan Series: Men-at-Arms

About the Author

Sean McLachlan worked for ten years as an archaeologist before becoming a full-time writer. He has published several books on history and travel and divides his time between Missouri, England and Spain. He has conducted several research trips to Ethiopia in the course of researching this title.