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Italians Released / 1896
Italian prisoners are released after the Ethiopian war, the greatest defeat of a European army by an african force since Hannibal
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This powerful and evocative image captures the moment of release for Italian prisoners of war following the devastating defeat of the Italian army in the Second Italo-Ethiopian War of 1896. The war marked the greatest defeat of a European army by an African force since the ancient battles between the Romans and Carthaginian general Hannibal. The Italian army, led by General Oreste Baratieri, had invaded Ethiopia with the intention of expanding the Italian colonial empire in Africa. However, they were met with fierce resistance from the Ethiopian forces, led by Emperor Menelik II. The Italians were ultimately defeated at the Battle of Adwa on March 1, 1896, resulting in the loss of over 6,000 Italian soldiers and the capture of thousands more. In this photograph, released prisoners are seen embracing their families and loved ones, many of whom had traveled long distances to be reunited with them. The scene is one of relief and joy, but also of the harsh reality of war and its impact on individuals and communities. The Second Italo-Ethiopian War was a pivotal moment in African and European history, marking a turning point in the scramble for African colonies and challenging European perceptions of African military capabilities. It is a reminder of the complex and often brutal history of colonialism and its impact on the lives of individuals and communities around the world.
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