March 1st commemorates the remarkable victory of the Ethiopian nation — the first defiance against the formidable Italian army near the town of Adwa, in 1896. Despite the loss of over 100,000 lives, Ethiopians courageously defended their sovereignty with traditional swords and shields.
In winning this pivotal victory, Ethiopia not only secured its own independence, but also inspired the anti-colonialist movement.
The video below is a restored and colorized video from 1935, of Ethiopia’s Military warriors preparing for war with the Italians, where they eventually defeated them in the now famous Abyssinia war .
Yes, the Italians were actually dumb enough to try again.
Jogo Corpo Fechado 