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Italian Occupation (1936-1942)

Italy attacked Ethiopia in 1935, and after a 7 month war, annexed the territory. In 1940 Britain joined forces with Ethiopia, and in 1941 the Italians surrendered to the combined armies, ending its occupation.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
British Armed Forces And Overseas Banns And Marriages at Findmypast ($) - index & images	1926-2005	Banns and Marriages	English	Members of the British Armed Forces married in Ethiopia
British Armed Forces And Overseas Births And Baptisms at Findmypast ($) - index & images	1899-2005	Births and Baptisms	English	Children of members of the British Armed Forces born in Ethiopia
British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials at Findmypast ($) - index & images	1906-2005	Deaths and Burials	English	Members of the British Armed Forces who died in Ethiopia