Italo-Ethiopian War of 1887–1889

1887 · Eritrea

Result Treaty of Wuchale

Italy fought Ethiopia after Ethiopian forces destroyed an Italian column at Dogali. The conflict ended with the Treaty of Wuchale, which gave Italy Eritrea.

Kingdom of Italy

Ethiopian Empire

Other

Strength and losses

Italy Killed c. 1,000

Killed
c. 1,400

Battles 2

Before and after

Ended by
Treaty of Wuchale May 2, 1889

Related events 1 degree away • 2 degrees away

1888
1889
 
Italo-Ethiopian War of 1887–1889