The confrontation between Italy and Ethiopia at Adwa was a fundamental turning point in Ethiopian history, writes Henze

 The confrontation between Italy and Ethiopia at Adwa was a fundamental turning point in Ethiopian history, writes Henze. 

On a similar note, the Ethiopian historian professor Bahru_Zewde observed that few events in the modern period have brought Ethiopia to the attention of the world as has the victory at Adwa.

The Russian Empire had sold many artillery pieces to the Ethiopian forces and paid enthusiastic compliments to the Ethiopian success. One of the documents of that time stated፡ "The Victory immediately gained the general sympathy of Russian society and it continued to grow." 

The unique outlook which polyethnic Russia exhibited to Ethiopia disturbed many supporters of European nationalism during the twentieth century. The Russian Cossack captain Nikolay_Leontiev with a small escort was present at the battle as an observer. 

This defeat of a colonial power and the ensuing recognition of African sovereignty became rallying points for later African nationalists during their struggle for decolonization, as well as activists and leaders of the Pan-African movement. 

"After the victory over Italy in 1896, Ethiopia acquired a special importance in the eyes of Africans as the only surviving African State.

 After Adowa, Ethiopia became emblematic of African valor and resistance, the bastion of prestige and hope to thousands of Africans who were experiencing the full shock of European conquest and were beginning to search for an answer to the myth of African inferiority."

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Long live Ethiopia !

We love you mama Ethiopia !

We love you mama Africa !