What the records say
- When
- 31 Mar 1930
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 11.82° N, 38.58° E
- Description
- 1930 battle in Ethiopia
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Anchem
1930 conflict in Ethiopia between Gugsa Wale and Empress Zewditu
The Battle of Anchem was fought between two factions of the Royal family in the Ethiopian Empire. The battle was fought to determine who would rule the empire, Empress Zewditu or King (Negus) Tafari Makonnen.
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