Events
Italian forces locate Mangasha, defeat his forces
at Coatit and Senafé; Mangasha retreats in
disorderItalians continue southward push, occupy AdigratItalians occupy Mekele; thousands of square
miles of territory occupied since DecemberItalians occupy Adwa (third occupation); evacuate in DecemberMenelik calls for national mobilizationItalian forces pursue Mangasha’s army as far as
Amba Alage and Lake Ashenge, a mere 250 miles
from Addis AbabaDecember 10 – Makonnen, leading the advance
guard of Menelik's army, arrives at Mekele,
begins negotiations with Galliano for surrender
and evacuation; Galliano refuses to surrenderMenelik’s main force arrives at Mekele; siege
beginsAfter consulting brigadier generals the previous
day, Baratieri decides on aggressive move
forward, in an attempt to force Menelik to attack
or to withdrawthe Battle of AdwaMenelik’s army and nearly 2,000 Italian
prisoners leave Adwa for Addis AbabaItalian prisoners arrive in Addis AbebaPeace treaty between Ethiopia and Italyfinal group of prisoners leaves Addis AbabaSome
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