Many depictions of this battle include a mounted Saint George with a lance in a red, yellow, and green semicircle above the fighting assisting the victors of this battle.
Many depictions of this battle include a mounted Saint George with a lance in a red, yellow, and green semicircle above the fighting assisting the victors of this battle. Oromo cavalry shouted "Reap! Reap!" during their slaughter of an entrapped brigade during this battle. The victors in it were assisted by a shipment of Russian arms organized by Nikolay Leontiev. The losing commander in this battle was ordered to advance against his judgment by Francesco Crispi, who was forced to resign in the aftermath of it. This battle led to the signing of a treaty that nullified the earlier Treaty of Wuchale. Oreste Baratieri was court-martialed for his defeat during it. For 10 points, name this victory for Menelik II that prevented Italian colonization of Ethiopia.
Many depictions of this battle include a mounted Saint George with a lance in a red, yellow, and green semicircle above the fighting assisting the victors of this battle.
Battle of Adowa [or Battle of Adwa]