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Question 1

What were the aims of the invasion of Abyssinia

Answer 1

Nationalist dream, avenge Adowa (1896), consolidate Italy in East Africa, increase Italian prestige, total conquest of Ethiopia

Question 2

When was the Wal Wal incident which showed how Italy was angling for an excuse to invade

Answer 2

Dec 1934

Question 3

Who was appointed as Commander in Chief of all Italian forces

Answer 3

Emilio De Bono

Question 4

When did the invasion of Abyssinia begin

Answer 4

3 October

Question 5

When was Adowa captured

Answer 5

6 October

Question 6

When was Mussolini able to win war without massive military force

Answer 6

1936

Question 7

How many mobilised troops did Italy have

Answer 7

600,000

Question 8

When did Victor Emmanuel proclaim Emperor of Ethiopia

Answer 8

9 May

Question 9

After Abyssinia, what did the budget deficit increase by

Answer 9

2.5bn to 16bn

Question 10

How many troops were relying on supplies 2,000 miles away

Answer 10

250,000

Question 11

What was the lira devalued by in Oct 1936

Answer 11

40%

Question 12

What were the effects of the Abyssinia war?

Answer 12

670,000 dead, 480,000 disabled, 1m wounded