Abyssinian Crisis

By pilar2007

  • 1935

    1935
    Emperor of abyssinia warned the league of nations about italy aggresive intentions.

  • October 3

    October 3
    Italian forces under Mussolini command, invaded Abyssinia from Eritrea and Italian Somaliland, starting the Abyssinian Crisis.

  • October 7

    October 7
    The League of Nations condemned Italy's invasion

  • January

    January
    Italy consolidates its control over Ethiopia and annexes the country, proclaiming it part of the Italian Empire.

  • May 5

    May 5
    The Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, fell to Italian forces, leading to the conquest of Abyssinia.

  • May 12

    May 12
    Italy announced the annexation of Abyssinia.

  • 1936

    1936
    The League of Nations proposed territorial concessions to Italy in Abyssinia. The plan faced severe international criticism and was withdrawn.

  • July 1

    July 1
    Italy formally merged Abyssinia with Eritrea and Italian Somaliland