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Ethiopia War Crisis Escalates With Italian Invasion
In East Africa Italy under Mussolini advances into Ethiopia, bombing Aduwa and Adigrat as Ras Seyum reports civilian casualties. Haile Selassie mobilizes 1.25 million troops plus women’s support, while League sanctions loom. United States pledges neutrality. Britain and France weigh economic actions.
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East Africa
Mussolini
Eritrea
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Mt. Mussa Ali
Balingheta Heroul
League
Ras Seyum
Aduwa
Adigrat
Agame
Ethipian
Reuters
Addis Ababa
Asmara
Mareb
Aduna
Rome
Adua
Haile Selassie
Empire
Ras Kabada
Negradas
Walladia
Italy
Duce
Venezia Palace
All Nations
League Council
Geneva
Europe
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Premier Laval
France
Paris
Africa
Mediterranean
Red Sea