Amba Alagi

Amba Alagi is a mountain located between the cities of Dessie and Mek'ele in modern-day Ethiopia.

History

The Battle of Amba-Alagi occurred in December 1895. On December 7, the Abyssinians defeated an Italian army of 2,350 led by Pietro Toselli and a day later, on December 8, the Ethiopian emperor, Menelik II, drove out the Italian forces of General Baratieri. After the defeat, the Italians withdrew from Eritrea to Amba Alagi and Gondar.

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Battle of Amba-Alagi - 1895 - December 7 - Italian - Pietro Toselli - December 8 - Ethiopian emperor - Menelik II - Baratieri - Eritrea - Gondar

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On April 26, 1941, during World War II, the Italian fortress of Dessie located south of Amba Alagi was captured by South African forces. On May 17, it was besieged by British troops under General Cunningham and ultimately captured when the Italian garrison surrendered.

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April 26 - 1941 - World War II - Dessie - South Africa - May 17 - Besieged - British troops - General Cunningham - Garrison

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The film La Pattuglia dell'Amba Alagi, shot in 1953 by Flavio Calzavara, glorifies the Italian defense against the British.

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La Pattuglia dell'Amba Alagi - 1953 - Flavio Calzavara

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