✦ History

Egyptian–Ethiopian War

December 1874 – March 9, 1876

Result Ethiopian victory

Egypt under Khedive Ismail tried to expand into Ethiopia. Emperor Yohannes IV's army defeated the Egyptians at Gundet and Gura, and Egypt gave up its plans.

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Battles 2

November 14–16, 1875
Battle of Gundet Ethiopian victory Serae Yohannes IV, Alula Engida
March 7–10, 1876
Battle of Gura Ethiopian victory Gura Yohannes IV, Alula Engida

Key commanders

Ethiopia 2

Yohannes IV belligerent leader Alula Engida military commander

Khedivate of Egypt 1

Isma'il Pasha belligerent leader

Ethiopian Empire 2

Yohannes IV military commander Alula Engida military commander