Battle of Amba Aradam 1936
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 February 1936 – 19 February 1936 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1936 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Interwar (1919–1938) | derived from year |
| Location | Ethiopia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Italo-Ethiopian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ethiopian Empire, Kingdom of Italy | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 13.3311, 39.5111 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Amba Aradam (also known as the Battle of Enderta) was fought on the northern front of what was known as the Second Italo-Abyssinian War. This battle consisted of attacks and counter-attacks by Italian forces under Marshal of Italy Pietro Badoglio and Ethiopian forces under Ras Mulugeta Yeggazu. This battle was primarily fought in the area around Amba Aradam which included most of Enderta Province.
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