Battle of Adwa (1896 AD)

Battle of Adwa took place in 1896 AD during First Italo-Ethiopian War.

Battle facts

Year: 1896 AD
Date: 1896-03-01
Era: Modern
Conflict: First Italo-Ethiopian War
Commanders (A): Menelik II, Taytu Betul, Ras Makonnen, Ras Mikael, Ras Mengesha
Commanders (B): Oreste Baratieri, Vittorio Dabormida, Giuseppe Arimondi
Casualties: approx. 3,886–7,000 killed~6,000 killed 3,865 captured
Outcome: Ethiopian victory
Coordinates: 14.019°, 38.973°