History of the Second World War

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

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Nov 25, 2020
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INSIGHT

European Diplomacy

  • The relationship between Britain, France, and Italy drove European politics in the 1920s and early 1930s.
  • The Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 strained and broke this relationship down.
INSIGHT

Anglo-Italian Cooperation in Africa

  • Britain and Italy cooperated closely in Africa, particularly concerning Ethiopia, after World War I.
  • The British aimed to limit French influence in the region and maintain Ethiopian independence.
ANECDOTE

Ethiopia's Dilemma

  • Ethiopia faced challenges from both Britain and Italy regarding territorial control and influence.
  • The League of Nations Boundary Commission, intended to resolve disputes, proved ineffective due to a lack of cooperation.
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