Battle of Embabo
The Battle of Embabo was fought 6 June 1882, between the Shewan forces of Negus Menelik and the Gojjame forces of Negus Tekle Haymanot. The forces fought to gain control over the Oromo areas south of the Gibe River. The Gojjame forces under Tekle Haymanot were defeated. This is one of the three battles (along with Chelenqo and Adwa) which Donald Donham lists that led to Shewan supremacy over the rest of Ethiopia.
| Battle of Embabo | |||||||
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Image of Abyssinian cavalry, essential in Menelik's victory at Embabo. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Shewa | Gojjam | ||||||
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Negus Menelik Ras Gobana |
Negus Tekle Haymanot Ras Darasu | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 913 killed and 1,648 wounded |
929 killed and 1,738 wounded 4,000 prisoners and 6 cannons captured | ||||||
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