Battle of Coatit (1895 AD)

Battle of Coatit (Italian Eritrea vs Tigray) took place in 1895 AD during First Italo-Ethiopian War.

Battle facts

Year: 1895 AD
Date: 1895-01-13
Era: Modern
Conflict: First Italo-Ethiopian War
Side A: Italian Eritrea
Side B: Tigray
Commanders (A): Giuseppe Galliano
Commanders (B): Ras Mengesha
Casualties: approx. 95 killed (incl. 3 officers) 229 wounded1,500 killed 3,000 wounded
Outcome: Italian victory
Coordinates: 14.814°, 39.221°