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The Ethiopian Exception: One Day in Adwa (Part 1)
The Battle of Adwa in 1896 represents a pivotal moment in African history, as Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia decisively defeated Italian colonial forces, thereby preserving Ethiopian independence at a time when the rest of Africa was facing European colonization. This victory created a psychological foundation that shaped Ethiopian identity and influenced African resistance movements for generations to come.
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By Paul De La RosaThe Battle of Adwa in 1896 represents a pivotal moment in African history, as Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia decisively defeated Italian colonial forces, thereby preserving Ethiopian independence at a time when the rest of Africa was facing European colonization. This victory created a psychological foundation that shaped Ethiopian identity and influenced African resistance movements for generations to come.
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