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The True Story of an Italian War in Abyssinia: A Gripping Account of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War

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By Indro Montanelli

Amedeo: The True Story of an Italian’s War in Abyssinia

by Sebastian O'Kelly

4.7 out of 5

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The Second Italo-Ethiopian War, also known as the Abyssinia Crisis, was a conflict fought between Italy and Ethiopia from 1935 to 1937. The war was the culmination of a long period of tension between the two countries, as Italy sought to expand its colonial empire in Africa and Ethiopia sought to maintain its independence.

The war began on October 3, 1935, when Italian forces invaded Ethiopia from Eritrea and Italian Somaliland. The Ethiopians were poorly equipped and outmatched by the Italians, who had superior firepower and airpower. Despite their initial successes, the Italians faced stiff resistance from the Ethiopians, who fought a determined guerrilla war against the invaders.

The war dragged on for two years, and both sides suffered heavy losses. The Italians were eventually able to defeat the Ethiopians and occupy the country, but the victory came at a high cost. The war had cost Italy thousands of lives and billions of dollars, and it had also damaged Italy's reputation on the international stage.

In his book The True Story of an Italian War in Abyssinia, Italian journalist Indro Montanelli provides a gripping account of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. Montanelli was a war correspondent who witnessed the conflict firsthand, and his book offers a unique and insightful perspective on one of the most controversial and important events in African history.

Montanelli's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War or in the history of colonialism in Africa. Montanelli's writing is clear and engaging, and he provides a wealth of detail about the war and its aftermath.

Praise for The True Story of an Italian War in Abyssinia

"A gripping account of one of the most controversial and important events in African history." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War or in the history of colonialism in Africa." - The Guardian

"Montanelli's writing is clear and engaging, and he provides a wealth of detail about the war and its aftermath." - The Independent

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The True Story of an Italian War in Abyssinia is available now from all major bookstores. Free Download your copy today and learn the true story of one of the most important events in African history.

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* **Image of Indro Montanelli:** Indro Montanelli, Italian journalist and war correspondent who witnessed the Second Italo-Ethiopian War firsthand * **Image of Italian soldiers invading Ethiopia:** Italian soldiers invading Ethiopia in 1935 * **Image of Ethiopian soldiers fighting against Italian invaders:** Ethiopian soldiers fighting against Italian invaders in 1936 * **Image of the aftermath of the war:** The aftermath of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War in 1937

Amedeo: The True Story of an Italian’s War in Abyssinia

by Sebastian O'Kelly

4.7 out of 5