The African Battle That Shocked All of Europe #adwa #africanhistory #ethiopianhistory #warhistory

In 1896, Italy invaded Ethiopia to build an empire. It ended in disaster at the Battle of Adwa. On March 1st, 1896, Emperor Menelik II led Ethiopian forces against General Baratieri's invading Italian army in the Adwa Highlands. Ethiopia fought for independence - and won. The crushing Italian defeat shocked Europe and made Adwa a lasting symbol of African resistance. This is the true story of how Ethiopia kept its independence and changed the story of Africa in one battle. Subscribe to Strange Detour for true stories so strange it's unbelievable - new short stories daily. #adwaita_das_baul #ethiopia #africanhistory In this video: battle of adwa, adwa, battle of adwa 1896, ethiopia history, ethiopian history, history of ethiopia, menelik ii, emperor menelik ii, african history, africa history, military history, world history, history facts, history explained, adwa victory, adwa documentary, african independence #adwa #ethiopia #africanhistory #history