Christmas Offensive
Battle of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Korean War offensive, see UN offensive into North Korea § The Home by Christmas offensive (24–25 November).
The Christmas Offensive took place during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The Ethiopian offensive was more of a counteroffensive to an ever-slowing Italian offensive which started the war.
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Christmas Offensive | |||||||
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Part of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War | |||||||
Troop movements during the Christmas Offensive | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Ethiopia | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Pietro Badoglio |
Ras Kassa Ras Seyoum Ras Imru Ras Mulugeta | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
I Corps III Corps |
Army of Gojjam Army of Tigray Army of Begemder | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
125,000 | 190,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
3,000+ killed 6 tanks destroyed 18 tanks captured 33 field guns captured | At least 500 killed[2] |
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