The Battle of Adwa, in which Ethiopian forces under Emperor Menelik II united to defeat an invading force, was one of the most significant turning points in the history of modern Africa.
The actual battle took place on March 1 and 2 1896 in Adwa.
The Battle of Adwa, in which Ethiopian forces under Emperor Menelik II united to defeat an invading force, was one of the most significant turning points in the history of modern Africa.