1. Arrival at the siege of Mekele

    · Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

    Arrival at the siege of Mekele
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    During the Italo-Ethiopian War, Menelik arrived at the besieged Italian fort at Mekele, where his presence was signaled by a large red tent. Coordinates are for modern Mekelle; the cited text refers to the Italian fort at Mekele.

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