Abyssinian Crisis

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  • Walwal

    Italy builds a fort at Walwal, which was generally considered as part of Ethiopia. (No exact date)

  • Abyssinia protests

    Abyssinia protests against Italy

  • Italy demands apology

  • Border Clash

    Border clash at Walwal

  • Ethiopia appeals

    Ethiopia appeals to League of Nations

  • Secret treaty between French and Italians

    Italy has a free hand in dealing with Ethiopia if it supports against German aggression.

  • Italian Soldiers killed

    Five Italian soldiers/police force were killed by Ethiopian forces near Walwal

  • Mussolini prepares to invade

    Mussolini sends 100 000 troops to prepare to invade Ethiopia

  • League of Legends conference

    The League of Nations hold a special conference to discuss the Abyssinian crisis

  • Arms embargo

    Britain bans arms sale to both Italy and Ethiopia

  • Italy invades Ethiopia

    Italy invades Ethiopia, Italy is condemned by League of Nations

  • League of Nations declare Italy as aggressor

    League of Nations declare Italy as the aggressor and imposes sanctions against it

  • Ethiopia appeals

    Ethiopia appeals again to the League, but nothing effective can be done

  • League of Nations admit failure

    League of Nations admits failure in the dispute

  • Italy officially captures Ethiopia

    Italy officially captures Ethiopia and takes full control of it.