Ethiopian painting of the battle of Adwa: The Negus is at the top left, behind his troops. His wife Empress Taytu is on the lower left. Taytu’s advanced position is probably a representation of propaganda. Note that here the Ethiopian soldiers all have guns and are dressed from neck to foot, which is not surprising considering that Ethiopia is a country at high altitude and therefore relatively cold.
You will also notice that African soldiers were on the front line and used as cannon fodder for the Italian army.
Ethiopian painting of the battle of Adwa: The Negus is at the top left, behind his troops. His wife Empress Taytu is on the lower left. Taytu’s advanced position is probably a representation of propaganda. Note that here the Ethiopian soldiers all have guns and are dressed from neck to foot, which is not surprising considering that Ethiopia is a country at high altitude and therefore relatively cold.
You will also notice that African soldiers were on the front line and used as cannon fodder for the Italian army.