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	Ethiopia Locations List - Amba Alage to Amba Giyorgis
		Amba Alage, Populated Place, Long: 39.51611 Lat: 12.93694
		Amba Dar, Populated Place, Long: 39.26667 Lat: 9.1
		Amba Georgis, Populated Place, Long: 37.62389 Lat: 12.76889
	www.traveljournals.net /explore/ethiopia/locations/a/42.html (185 words)

	The outbreak of the Franco-German war of 1870 gave the Italians their opportunity, and with France overwhelmed by
		Menelik emperor of Abyssinia was newly and insecurely seared on his throne and some of the local races disputed his authority.
		In December 1895 Menelik with a large army defeated the Italian advance-guard at Amba Alagi and in March 1896 the entirely annihilated the main italian army in the Tigre at Adowa.
		By 1898 Italy had begun to make use of her rushing mountaind-streams to develop hydro-electricity, a development which was to become of the first importance to the country.
	library.thinkquest.org /19592/history/unificat.htm (756 words)

	Victory of Adwa 105 Years
		A confrontation between General Mocenni (ex-Minister of War) and signor Barzilai (deputy) took place on March 22 "as a result of the preceding day’s altercation in parliament over the role of Gen. Mocenni in the War".
		The allegation was that the minister had proposed the recall of Gen. Baratieri after the defeat at Amba Alagi.
		In this chivalrous encounter, Signor Barzilai was "wounded in the left cheek, while his opponent was unhurt," it was reported.
	addistribune.com /Archives/2001/03/09-03-01/Adwa.htm (1627 words)

	ethiopundit: On the Origins Of The TPLF
		In the ensuing Battle at Amba Alagi, government forces were attacked by rebel forces of up to 5,000 men.
		In addition the British military argued that the north road passing through Amba Alagi was vital to their communications in the continuing war against the Axis.
		Government troops were able to advance on Amba Alagi, and the opposition "melted away." Mopping-up operations were carried out on a broad scale by the Ethiopian military, and their harsh methods created further resentment of imperial rule.
	ethiopundit.blogspot.com /2004/10/on-origins-of-tplf.html (4503 words)

	Comando Supremo: The Rise and Fall of Italian East Africa and the Battle of Keren
		Forced to leave Addis Ababa, he retreated onto the Amba Alagi plateau, where he capitulated on 21 May. He died in 1942 while in British captivity.
		On February 10th, it was clear that the Anglo-Indians were preparing a new and massive infantry assault, followed by a motorized one, far more dangerous as the exhausted 4th Division had been joined by the reinforcements of the 5th.
		The Italian emplacements on the Samanna, Dologorodoc, Amba, Forcuto, Sanchil and Dongolaas mountains literally disappeared under an immense cloud of smoke and dust; meanwhile, in front of them, massed the first British assault waves: the 2nd Highland Light Infantry, the IX and XXIX Indian Brigade.
	www.comandosupremo.com /KerenBattle.html (4298 words)

	Defenceindia : Special Feature : BALL OF FIRE MUSEUM - A JOURNEY DOWN MEMORY LANE
		After the defeat, the Italians withdrew their remnants from Eritrea to Amba Alagi and Gondar in Abyssinia.
		Amba Alagi was captured on 16 May 1941, when the Italians capitulated and surrendered unexpectedly.
		The division was moved to Cyprus, where it enjoyed a relatively peaceful break for five months.
	www.defenceindia.com /defenceind/feature1.html (1210 words)

	Panzer General 2: user campaigns and links - my Amba Alagi map (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Panzer General 2: user campaigns and links - my Amba Alagi map
		Amba Alagi is a remote area in Ethiopia, between Asmara and Addis Ababa.
		NOTE: This only contains the map graphics, you also need the latest MAP file download.
	www.wargamer.com /pg2campaigns/steve/maps/amba-alagi.htm (40 words)

	Amazon.com: AMBA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Ambas Amcas, revista de educacion, bibliograf?ia i agricultura, bajo los auspicios de Domingo F. Sarmiento.
		AMBA Guide to Business Schools by Stanley J. Paliwoda and Aileen C. Harrison (Paperback - May 1, 1988)
		Crónica de una derrota: las pasadas elecciones legislativas en los Estados Unidos, con el control demócrata de ambas cámaras, son un duro golpe a la política...
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	Ethiopian Rebels' Claims - New York Times
		The Eritrean rebels' radio said two battalions were wiped out near Amba Alagi between May 25 and May 28.
		The radio said 320 troops were killed and 420 captured.
		Guerrillas said today that they inflicted heavy casualties on Ethiopian Government forces in fighting in southern Tigre Province over the last two weeks.
	query.nytimes.com /gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE7D8133AF935A35755C0A96E948260 (122 words)

	Shraga Iser Kogel Memorial
		The courageous battle fought at Amba Alagi took place in early May 1941, and is well documented for being a key strategic move in the total Italian capitulation in Eritrea in 16 May 1941.
		in the famous Eritrea battles in 'Keren' 'Asmara', and mostly in "Amba Alagi" hill [aka "Commando Hill"] an Italian fortress that resisted very hard...
		Indian Division diary "...After the defeat [in Asmara on 01 April 1941], the Italians withdrew their remnants from Eritrea to Amba Alagi and Gondar in Abyssinia.
	rolibark.myfreewebs.net (1499 words)

	HY 329 CASE STUDY EUROPE AND IMP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		We watched the Italians conquering the town of Adwa from the mountain of Amba Garima where forty years ago the Ethiopians had beaten the Italians under General Arimondi, despite their gallant struggle.
		It was disheartening for Amba Aradon was an excellent natural position, held by Ras Mulugheta and his fresh and large army.
		I was with these men and on the road to Debra Amba I took cover in the large cave occupied by Ras Kassa and several priests.
	users.ju.edu /jclarke/hy329konovalov.htm (20269 words)

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		Menelik cut off the trail through the mountain of Amba Alagi and forced Baratieri to pull back to Adifrat.
		Crispi and the Italian cabinet were getting anxious for Italian honor to be restored by taking out the King of Kings on the battlefield.
		The attack of Amba Alagi by Menelik humiliated the Italian forces and Crispi wanted revenge.
	www.wku.edu /~brian.strow/ch26p.doc (985 words)

	Railway at War
		After the loss of Keren, which was characterized as the end of Italian East Africa, things went very fast in Eritrea — the British were in Asmara 4 days later on April 1 and in Massawa by April 11.
		Although it was another month until the capture of the Duke d’Aosta and a sizable Italian force at Amba Alagi, the real end was Keren.
		Apart from the indirect reference, above, to the British having to put the Agordat-Keren line back into operation, the only real reference to what must have been significant damage to the rail line was the following, which occurred during the fighting at Keren:
	www.trainweb.org /eritrean/scrapbook/who/dave_engstrom/Eritrea1941.htm (1917 words)

	Battle at Amba Alagi: Ethiopian emperor Menelik II drives Italian general Baratieri's out December 8 in History
		Battle at Amba Alagi: Ethiopian emperor Menelik II drives Italian general Baratieri's out December 8 in History
		Battle at Amba Alagi: Ethiopian emperor Menelik II drives Italian general Baratieri's out
		An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field.
	www.brainyhistory.com /events/1895/december_8_1895_65528.html (63 words)

	Long Enough for Aosta \| TIME
		The Duke was in such a hopeless military position that he must have eyed the terms wistfully, even though accepting them would have meant giving up his much-loved gaudy uniforms; but he had strict orders not to give in—having lost Ethiopia, he might as well detain as many British as possible as long as possible.
		Therefore he rejected the British terms, retired with 7,000 Italians and 31,000 Ethiopians to the highest fortress he could find—Amba Alagi, a 10,000-foot crag near the Addis Abaha-Eritrea road—and waited.
		Last week the British had crept and climbed to positions all around him, making Amba Alagi uncomfortable for other reasons besides altitude.
	www.time.com /time/magazine/article/0,9171,765685,00.html (454 words)

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		Without praise for his success and without giving him a chance to give his regards to Emperor Selassie, Wingate was ordered to Khartoum on a flight back.
		The last of the main Italian forces were defeated in May at Amba Alagi, before the coming of the seasonal summer rains.
		British army and air force units were now freed up for needed re-deployment to the important front in North Africa.
	members.aol.com /ordewingate/ethiopiaE.html (2018 words)

	Oreste Baratieri Biography - Biography.com
		He fought with Garibaldi, then served in the Italian army in Africa from 1887, becoming first commander-in-chief and then governor of Eritrea (1892).
		He was defeated at Amba Alagi (1895), Macallè (1896), and Adua (1896) for which he was court martialled but acquitted.
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	www.biography.com /search/article.do?id=9198314 (107 words)

	PREMIER BENITO MUSSOLINI'S SPEECH BEFORE THE CHAMBER OF FASCES AND
		Many times after Cheren the English have announced the campaign in Italian Africa might be considered more or less virtually concluded.
		But after Cheren they had to go up against Amba Alagi, where for the second time Italian resistance reached epic proportions.
		After the fall of Amba Alagi the English again proclaimed that all was now finished.
	www.ibiblio.org /pha/policy/1941/410610b.html (1305 words)

	Ball of Fire - Preview
		However the Italians launched a fierce counterattack with the 'Uork Amba' mountains troops.
		For long it looked impossible to capture the Amba Alagi Mountain, but in the end the defenses gave way and I made a tight last turn BV.
		Current scenario: Amba Alagi; VH prestige is 560; All hex prestige is 600
	www.wargamer.com /pg2campaigns/steve/indian-aar-damgaard/Ball_of_Fire.htm (8718 words)

	PANZERS WEEKLY Vol. 8, No. 3 ~ May 6 - 12, 2001
		In East Africa the Amba Alagi fighting continues.
		On the 8th the Indian forces take the Falagi Pass and three small peaks south of Amba Alagi itself.
		On the 10th the Gumsa position is taken.
	p092.ezboard.com /fjpspanzersfrm39.showMessage?topicID=117.topic (8181 words)

	New Document
		This 1943 multicolored postcard by Geno Boccasile depicts a stoic-looking Italian soldier in colonial uniform with dead enemy soldiers lying around his feet.
		Boccasile created this image to support other Italian propaganda that attempted to depict the defense of Amba Alagi as an achievement in military history.
		Below the image of this soldier still ready to fight and the flag blowing in the breeze, the card states, I will return!
	www.epier.com /iq.asp?1407305 (79 words)

	John Farnam's Quips - 28Feb01.html
		Baratieri's campaign got off to a rocky start.
		At the battle of Amba Alagi on 7 December 1885, one of his battalions became isolated and was subsequently surrounded and overwhelmed by Menelik's army.
		They put of a heroic defense but ran out of ammunition.
	www.defense-training.com /quips/2001/28Feb01.html (1044 words)

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		HOTEL GLENN - Torre Pedrera (3 Stelle) : V. Amba Alagi, 10 - 47812
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	www.hotelsinromagna.it /hotel_Torre_Pedrera.asp (1329 words)

	Tezeta: The Battle
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		The campaign of Adowa may be said to have opened between January 24 and 30, 1896, when the Emperor Menelik, taking advantage of Ras Makonnen's victories at Amba Alagi and Makaile, proceeded to march forward to Hausen and thence to Adowa.
		This advance out- manoeuvred the Italian commander, General Baratieri, whose communications with his base were threatened, the Ethiopians having advanced nearer to Asmara than he was himself.
	tezeta.org /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=1 (3498 words)

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