Historical Events tagged with "ras makonnen"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Italian Victory at the Battle of Coatit
The Battle of Coatit marked the opening confrontation of the First Italo-Ethiopian War, resulting in a decisive victory for Italian forces. On January 13, 1895, Italian troops engaged Ethiopian defenders as part of their campaign to expand their colonial holdings in Africa. The battle took place near the town of Coatit, located in present-day Ethiopia. Italian General Oreste Baratieri led the offensive against Ethiopian forces commanded by Ras Makonnen. The successful outcome for the Italians bolstered their military presence in the region and set the stage for subsequent engagements in the war.
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