Battle of Amba Alagi (1895)

December 7, 1895 · Amba Alagi

Result Ethiopian victory

A large Ethiopian army under Ras Makonnen overwhelmed an Italian force at Amba Alagi. The Italian commander, Major Toselli, was killed.

Kingdom of Italy

Ethiopian Empire

Strength and losses

Strength
2,350
Killed
1,539
Wounded
303
Strength
30,000
Killed
276
Wounded
349