Ethiopia Collection

Abyssinian War October 1935 A Italian mule train on its way to the advance outpost of Makale takes advantage of a shady groves to escape the fierce rays of the noonday sun

Emperor Haile Selassie kissing the cross offered by the High Priest of Debra Marcos after the Ethiopians had driven the Italians from the fort. 15th April 1941

Bob Geldof for the Band Aid Trust announces the most ambitious venture in the history of popular music. On Saturday 13th July two massive rock concerts will be simultaneously stages on both sides of

Abyssinian War September 1935 Houses close to the Royal Palace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abyssinian War September 1935 Abyssinian soldiers in the trenches on the Ogadan front. The soldiers have no steel helmets, gas masks or modern weapons to stop the Italian advance

Backstage at Liver Aid, Liverpool Empire Theatre. 20th September 1985

Liver Aid at Liverpool Empire Theatre. 20th September 1985

A performance at Liver Aid, Liverpool Empire Theatre. 20th September 1985

S. A. A. F in Abyssinia. The Commanding Officer of a South African Air Force Fighter
S.A.A.F in Abyssinia. The Commanding Officer of a South African Air Force Fighter Squadron, chalking on the side of a captured Italian aircraft the squadrons score of victories in Abyssinia

Emperor Haile Selassie addresses Ethiopian troops in the desert. Circa 1941

Haile Selassie inspecting Ethiopian troops together with British Officers attached to the units in the Sudan. Circa 1941

The surrender of the Duke of Aosta. Picture shows the entrance to the cave where the Duke of Aosta lived on the side of the mountain at Amba Alagi, now guarded by British and Indian troops

Haile Selassie inspecting Ethiopian forces. Circa 1941

After five years to the day, a beflagged and decorated Addis Ababa turned out to watch their Emperor Haile Selassie return in triumph to the capital of his liberated country

Emperor Haile Selassie returns to Addis Ababa, five years to the day since his 1936 exile. Seen here breaking the Royal Standard at the Palace. 5th May 1941

British Forces entered Addis Ababa on April 5th, having advanced 1800 miles in less than 60 days. Pictured, a British armoured car carrying the Union Jack at the Governors Palace, Addis Ababa

A small party of British officers went into the heart of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) six months ago, and started a revolt, and were responsible for the training of Patriot Troops of the Emperor of Ethiopia

After a journey of 200 miles through jungle and mountains the Emperor of Abyssinia set up camp guarded by his own patriots and a few officers

Revolt Leaders in Abyssinia (Ethiopia). A small party of British officers went into the heart of Abyssinia six months ago

Diagram showing bomb damage to the Gura Aerodrome in Ethiopia. (A) Direct hit on hangars (B) Direct hit on aerodrome buildings (C) Aerodrome building burnt out (D)

British forces entered Addis Ababa on April 5th, having advanced 1800 miles in less than 60 days. Pictured, Transvaal regiment forces after the liberation of Addis Ababa. Circa May 1941

Italian prisoners being marched through Gondar after its surrender to British, Imperial and Ethiopian forces. Circa November 1941

The Duke of Aosta (in front, right) escorted from the cave where he lived in the mountainside at Amba Alagi. May 1941

The Duke of Aosta (right) after his surrender, escorted from the cave where he lived at Amba Alagi. May 1941

A pile of captured Italian rifles at Addis Ababa. June 1941

The Emperor of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) promotes his son, the Duke of Harrar, to Major General. Pictured, the Emperor blessing his son after conferring upon him the rank of Major General. June 1941

In the early hours of this morning a huge freight plane was loaded up at Gatwick Airport with medical supplies, blankets and food for the starving people of Ethiopia. 9th December 1984

Speedbird 9401, the Daily Mirror Mercy Flight is loaded up with 30 tonnes of food and medical aid to help Ethiopias starving millions. 30th October 1984

Abyssinian War September 1935 Foreign correspondents reporting from Addis Ababa

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian soldiers resting before advancing on the Adowa front

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian troops advancing on the Adowa front

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian soldiers seen here advancing on Adowa. 5th October 1935

Second Abyssinian War October 1935 Carro Veloce (CV) 33 tankettes of the Italian army forcing a passage through the trackless and difficult country that lies between Adigrat and Makale

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian machine gun post guarding the rear of the Italian advance on Makale

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian forces seen here fortifying their position in front of Edaga Hamus

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian infantry with machine guns follow in the wake of the tanks during their advance from Adigrat to Makale

Second Abyssinian War April 1935 A Carro Veloce (CV) 33 tankette of the Italian army forcing a passage through the trackless and difficult country that lies between Adigrat and Makale

Abyssinian War Circa October 1935 Italian forces seen with 120mm gun near to the slopes of Edaga Hamus

Abyssinian War September 1935 The Ethiopian Peasant army and their wives seen here assembling in the market square of Harah for the long journey by lorry to the Ogadan front in the south of

Abyssinian War September 1935 Families of Addis Ababa pose outside their houses as tribesmen and chieftains arrive in Addis Ababa to pledge there loyalty to emperor Haile Selassie following

Abyssinian Emperor Haile Selassie seen here during the Audis Abasa Prison Inspection. Circa September 1935

Abyssinian War September 1935 Irregular soldiers of the peasant army seen pushing their lorry across the river Harrer near Djigjiga, on their way to the Ogadan front

Abyssinian War September 1935 Soldiers of the Abyssinian regular army seen here occupying trenches close to Harar on the Ogadan front

Abyssinian War October 1935 Abyssinian infantry advancing undercover on the Ogaden front

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian troops passing stones down a human chain for the construction of a road to Makale

Abyssinian War October 1935 Italian troops hoist the Italian flag over the old fort at Adigrat with great ceremony

Abyssinian War October 1935 Two Italian soldiers with donkeys carrying water. These animals well deserve the name of the " Soldiers friend" in the campaign

Abyssinian War Circa October 1935 Italian forces seen with 120mm gun near to the slopes of Edaga Hamus

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