Italian invasion refers specifically to Italy's military campaign aimed at colonizing Ethiopia during the late 19th century. It involved multiple attempts by Italy to subjugate Ethiopia through forceful occupation.
Related terms
Imperialism: Imperialism is when a powerful nation extends its influence or control over weaker territories or countries, often through colonization or military conquest.
Abyssinian Crisis: The Abyssinian Crisis occurred in 1935 when Italy invaded Ethiopia for the second time, violating international agreements and sparking tensions with other nations.
Treaty of Addis Ababa: The Treaty of Addis Ababa refers to the peace treaty signed between Italy and Ethiopia in 1896 after the Battle of Adwa, acknowledging Ethiopia's independence and sovereignty.