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34: The Second Italo-Ethiopian War Pt. 1 - Invasion

History of the Second World War

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The Troubles With the Boundary Commission

British and Ethiopian representatives would visit wall wall with an armed Ethiopian escort. This visit was fully communicated to the Italian government however the Italian commander at wall wall where Italian and African forces were stationed was not informed. There would be a somewhat heated exchange of words although actual fighting would not start for several more days. When it did begin several men were killed on both sides and the Italian government demanded compensation. Compensation that was far greater than what could be expected in such a situation and they were designed to be rejected. Ethiopia now even in more trouble would send an official appeal to the League of Nations on January 3rd 1935 in hopes that the situation could finally be sorted out with the help of other nations.

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