Draft:Italo-Somali conflicts
Appearance
The italo-somali conflicts (november 1896-1927) between Somali clans, Sultanates and the Kingdom of Italy opposing Italian colonial expansion in southern Somalia.
Italo-Somali conflicts | |||
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Part of Scramble for Africa | |||
European artists depiction of the 1896 'Battle of Lafoole' Italian troops Fighting against Somali Forces. | |||
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Belligerents | |||
Kingdom of Italy |
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Commanders and leaders | |||
Antonio Cecchi † Francesco Crispi Cesare Maria De Vecchi Francesco Crispi |
Mohammed Abdullah Hassan Ma’alin Mursal Abdi Yusuf Sheikh Abdi Abikar Gafle Cumar samatar Sheikh Hassan Barsane (POW) Hersi boqor |
- ^ Carpanelli & Scovazzi 2020, p. 88-89.