Start of the 2nd Italo-Ethiopian War (Second Italo-Abyssinian War).Map shows Red Sea, Arabian peninsula, and Africa, and highlighting Ethiopia and its capital, Addis Ababa, along with Djibouti and the regions of Erythree (Eritrea) and Somalie Italienne (Italian Somaliland). Following border controversies, Narrator states the matter came to a head when Italian and Ethiopian elements clashed at Welwel oasis (aka Walwal, or Ual-Ual).on November 26, and again, on December 4, 1934. Views of League of Nations council reviewing the situation. (They later concluded, on October 7, 1935, that Italy violated Article 12 of the League Covenant, by its invasion on October 3rd.) Crowds are seen demonstrating in Ethiopia. Italian forces are seen embarked on a ship as part of Italy's force buildup. Italian forces, including armor and infantry, are seen in their wholesale invasion from Eritrea, into Ethiopia, on October 3, 1935. With war declared, Ethopian troops muster in areas of the Capital, Addis Ababa. Ethopian tribesmen are seen answering the call to arms
The Royal Italian Army invades Ethiopia during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The Royal Italian Army invades the African country from the border with Italian Eritrea. Italian infantry moving to Ethiopia on foot. They pass by a large rock formation. Italian L3/35 tankettes (Carro Veloce CV-35) moving into Ethiopia. Royal Italian Army cavalry units charging to Ethiopia.
Italian La Disperata Squadron in Eritrea. An Italian aircraft with a sign on it that reads ' La Disperata' A gunner aboard the aircraft. Men load bombs under the wing of the aircraft. A pilot in the cockpit. The Commander of the Squadron is Count Galeazzo Ciano, Mussolini's son in law. Aircraft take off from an airfield to raid Ethiopia.