Ethiopia also known as Abyssinia was invaded by Italy in 1935 under Fascist leader, Benito Mussolini. He wanted to boost Italian self esteem following their defeat by the Ethiopians at the Battle of Adowa in 1896. He also wanted to emulate Hitler's plans to expand Germany.
Ethiopia is the African country that Italy invaded in 1935. The Second Italo-Ethiopian War lasted from October of 1935 to May of 1936.
Ethiopia (aka Abyssinia).
Abyssinia, aka Ethiopia.
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Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in 1935.
Mussolini invaded the country of Ethiopia in 1935. This was the continent of Africa. He was trying to instill faith into his people and wanted them to join the army.
Abyssinia But it was invaded in 1935.On 5 December 1934, a border incident provided justification for invading Abyssinia. Italian troops were eager to join up and fulfill Italian's destiny. After the rainy season was over, Mussolini addressed a crowd in Rome on 2 Ocoter 1935 in a firey speech. The next day, Italy invaded Abyssinia with their 100,000 infantry supported by armor, aircraft and gas attacks against a force that were largely armed with old rifles and spears. Within 4 months, Abyssinia had fallen and King Selassie had fled the country. On 9 May, Mussolini again stood on the balcony of Palazzo Venezia in Rome and proclaimed that the defeat of Adowa(1896) had been avenged.
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On 7 April, 1939, Italy invaded Albania. Albania was self-ruled but it depended on Italy for protection. Mussolini considered this a "family matter" and did not involve Germany or any other neighboring country in his move to gain more territory.
October 3 1935
Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in 1935.
Mussolini attacked Ethiopia in the fall of 1935.
Mussolini invaded the country of Ethiopia in 1935. This was the continent of Africa. He was trying to instill faith into his people and wanted them to join the army.
In 1935, Italy invaded Ethiopia. This lead to international alienation and a withdrawl from the League of Nations for the Italians.
Abyssinia But it was invaded in 1935.On 5 December 1934, a border incident provided justification for invading Abyssinia. Italian troops were eager to join up and fulfill Italian's destiny. After the rainy season was over, Mussolini addressed a crowd in Rome on 2 Ocoter 1935 in a firey speech. The next day, Italy invaded Abyssinia with their 100,000 infantry supported by armor, aircraft and gas attacks against a force that were largely armed with old rifles and spears. Within 4 months, Abyssinia had fallen and King Selassie had fled the country. On 9 May, Mussolini again stood on the balcony of Palazzo Venezia in Rome and proclaimed that the defeat of Adowa(1896) had been avenged.
The Kingdom of Ethiopia.
Ethipoia
On 7 April, 1939, Italy invaded Albania. Albania was self-ruled but it depended on Italy for protection. Mussolini considered this a "family matter" and did not involve Germany or any other neighboring country in his move to gain more territory.
Benito Mussolini attacked Ethiopia in 1935
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Italy under Benito Mussolini attacked Ethiopia in 1935