Battle of Gondar in November 1941 liberated Ethiopia from Italian occupation under Mussolini. Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in October 1935 He also invaded Somalia and British Somaliland The British responded with forces from Kenya and Sudan
Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in October 1935. Emperor Haile Selassie returned from exile in May 1941, and the final Battle of Gondar in November freed Ethiopia. Major Orde Wingate led guerrilla forces called Arbeg Notch (patriot fighters) against Italian forces. ⚔️
Key Facts
- Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in October 1935
- He also invaded Somalia and British Somaliland
- The British responded with forces from Kenya and Sudan
- Major Orde Wingate led guerrilla forces called the Arbeg Notch (patriot fighters)
- Emperor Haile Selassie returned from exile in May 1941
- The final battle at Gondar occurred in November 1941
- The 54th Nyasaland Field Battery fired 76 shots and destroyed Italian fortifications
- General Nasi commanded Italian forces and eventually surrendered
- Ethiopia was the only African country never colonized except for brief Italian occupation
Related site: Gondar — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Ethiopia: Ancient Land of Mystery, World War and Rediscovery of The Lost Books of Enoch. by The Randall Carlson