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3 unusual facts about Rodolfo Graziani


Nasibu Emmanual

Nasibu specifically commanded the Ethiopian forces fighting against the forces of Italian General Rodolfo Graziani during the Battle of the Ogaden.

Transliteration of Libyan placenames

Rodolfo Graziani, “Libia Redenta”, Torella Editore; Napoli, 1948, pp.

Warqenah Eshate

Events inside Ethiopia brought personal tragedy to Warqenah's life: the unsuccessful attempt on Marshal Rodolfo Graziani's life led to reprisals which included the summary execution of Warqenah's sons, Benyam and Yosef.


Italian Eritreans

In 1939 nearly 40% of the male Eritreans able to fight were enrolled in the colonial Italian Army: the best Italian colonial troops during World War II were the Eritrean Ascari, as stated by Italian Marshall Rodolfo Graziani and legendary officer Amedeo Guillet.

Jaghbub, Libya

In February 1931, the Italian colonial administration led by Marshal Rodolfo Graziani decided to build a barbed-wire fence stretching from the Mediterranean port of Bardia to Jaghbub 270 km away.


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