The Life and Times of Menelik II: Ethiopia 1844-1913 |
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... Mengesha was in the Enticho area , where for several months he had been gathering forces . Informants have suggested that Menelik had intimated to Mengesha that he would be made negus if he could push the Italians back to the Wichale ...
... Mengesha was in the Enticho area , where for several months he had been gathering forces . Informants have suggested that Menelik had intimated to Mengesha that he would be made negus if he could push the Italians back to the Wichale ...
Page 156
... Mengesha's forces advancing along the road to Koatit . The Italian commander had two alternatives : to reveal himself and assault the Ethiopians as they marched , or to occupy Koatit and mount a surprise attack . He chose the latter ...
... Mengesha's forces advancing along the road to Koatit . The Italian commander had two alternatives : to reveal himself and assault the Ethiopians as they marched , or to occupy Koatit and mount a surprise attack . He chose the latter ...
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... Mengesha and named Makonnen governor of Tigre and Harar.2 This proved to be a political mistake , since Mengesha now had noth- ing to lose and was not intimidated by Menelik's appearance at Warra Hailu with a large force . Makonnen was ...
... Mengesha and named Makonnen governor of Tigre and Harar.2 This proved to be a political mistake , since Mengesha now had noth- ing to lose and was not intimidated by Menelik's appearance at Warra Hailu with a large force . Makonnen was ...
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