The Life and Times of Menelik II: Ethiopia 1844-1913 |
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... Orero arrived in Massawa to take command of the Red Sea Garrison from the cautious General Baldissera . Orero strongly believed that Italy was responsible for security in Tigre , where there were now three competitors for pri- macy ...
... Orero arrived in Massawa to take command of the Red Sea Garrison from the cautious General Baldissera . Orero strongly believed that Italy was responsible for security in Tigre , where there were now three competitors for pri- macy ...
Page 119
... Orero had more grandiose ideas is indicated by the fact that the Italian messenger , Lieutenant Carchidio , also carried instructions about plans for eventual united action against Mengesha and Alula . The general stated that he was ...
... Orero had more grandiose ideas is indicated by the fact that the Italian messenger , Lieutenant Carchidio , also carried instructions about plans for eventual united action against Mengesha and Alula . The general stated that he was ...
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... Orero's strategy of aggrandizement ; on 21 April he threatened to leave Ethiopia.5 Orero , in turn , admitted Antonelli's superior experience and offered to return to Italy , leaving the colony to him . " The Italian Foreign Minister ...
... Orero's strategy of aggrandizement ; on 21 April he threatened to leave Ethiopia.5 Orero , in turn , admitted Antonelli's superior experience and offered to return to Italy , leaving the colony to him . " The Italian Foreign Minister ...
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