Draft:Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Adigrat Retreat (1895)
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[[Infobox military conflict
| conflict = Retreat of Adigrat
| partof = the First Italo-Ethiopian War
| image =
| caption =
| date = January 1896
| place = Mekelle to Adigrat, Ethiopia
| territory =
| result = Italians retreat from Mekelle
| combatant1 = .svg){kind=small}
Ethiopian Empire
| combatant2 = .svg){kind=small}
Kingdom of Italy
| commander1 = Emperor Menelik II
| commander2 = Various commanders under Major General Oreste Baratieri
| strength1 = Unknown
| strength2 = Unknown
| casualties1 = Unknown
| casualties2 = Unknown
]]
The Retreat of Adigrat was a significant event during the First Italo-Ethiopian War, wherein Italian forces retreated from Mekelle to Adigrat under the directive of Emperor Menelik II. This decision was prompted by various Ethiopian military successes and strategic maneuvers, which undermined Italian positions and forced a reevaluation of their defensive strategies.
- Background
In late 1895 and early 1896, Ethiopian forces under the leadership of Emperor Menelik II achieved notable victories against the Italians, such as at the Battle of Amba Alagi and the Siege of Mekelle. As the Ethiopian advance continued, Italian troops found their positions increasingly untenable.
- Retreat
Following the Ethiopian pressure and successful campaigns, Emperor Menelik II commanded that the Italian forces retreat to Adigrat. The Italian retreat was marked by a strategic withdrawal, aiming to consolidate their forces in a more defensible location further north. This withdrawal signified a significant shift in momentum, greatly favoring the Ethiopian forces as they continued to press their advantage.
- Aftermath
```markdown The retreat to Adigrat was both a strategic necessity and a morale-breaking maneuver for the Italians, as it underscored the effectiveness and resilience of Ethiopian military strategies. This event set the stage for further confrontations, ultimately leading to the decisive Battle of Adwa.