The Adwa Victory Memorial provides major historical ... Because as we can see from the pictures here (in the memorial museum), Ethiopians had returned Italian soldiers captured during the battle ...

Menlik the Lion of Adwa 1998 Photo silk screen and digital print Source: Prof Achamyeleh Debela Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Amharic-speaking Australians.

The Ethiopian victory at the Battle of Adwa was big news the world over leading to a change of government in Italy and the resignation of Prime Minister Francesco Crispi following public protests.