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Italians Take Adwa
The Italians invade and capture Adua, against a poorly equipped and ill-prepared Ethiopian army
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Capture Equipped Ethiopia Ethiopian Invade Italians Poorly Prepared Tanks 1935 Adua Adwa
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the "Italians Take Adwa" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection at Mary Evans Picture Library. This powerful and evocative image captures a pivotal moment in history as Italian troops triumphantly enter the city of Adwa, Ethiopia, following their victory over the poorly equipped and ill-prepared Ethiopian army in 1896. This historic event marked the end of Italian attempts to expand their African colonies and the beginning of Ethiopia's status as the only African nation to avoid European colonial rule. Bring this captivating piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints, perfectly suited for any wall space. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of world history with Media Storehouse's collection of thought-provoking and inspiring prints.
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 84.1cm (23.4" x 33.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of Italian victory in the Battle of Adwa, a pivotal event in the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935. The image shows a triumphant Italian soldier standing atop a tank, surveying the battlefield as smoke rises from the destruction below. The Italian army, well-equipped with modern weaponry and tactical advantages, had successfully overwhelmed the poorly prepared and ill-equipped Ethiopian forces. The Battle of Adwa, named after the town in Ethiopia where the conflict took place, marked the end of Ethiopian sovereignty and the beginning of a 5-year Italian occupation. The Ethiopian army, led by Emperor Haile Selassie, had initially put up a valiant resistance, but was ultimately no match for the Italian military's superior firepower and tactics. The Italian invasion of Ethiopia, also known as the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, was a dark chapter in African history. The Italian fascist regime, led by Benito Mussolini, sought to expand its colonial empire and assert its dominance on the African continent. The invasion was met with international condemnation, and the League of Nations, the precursor to the United Nations, imposed economic sanctions on Italy in response. Despite the eventual Italian defeat and the restoration of Ethiopian sovereignty, the scars of the invasion lingered for decades. Ethiopia remained a impoverished and politically unstable country for many years, and it was not until the 1990s that the country began to experience significant economic growth and political stability. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of Ethiopia and its interactions with the wider world. It serves as a reminder of the importance of peaceful diplomacy and the dangers of military aggression, and the enduring impact that historical events can have on the present day.
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