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The '''Battle of Adal''' took place on 1 September 1961, and was the first battle in the [[Eritrean War of Independence]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.nharnet.com/Editorials/TodayinEriHistory/NharnetTeam_Jan13.htm|title=From the Experiences of the Eritrean Liberation Army (ELA)|last=|first=|date=13 January 2005|website=NHarnet.net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090926162749/http://www.nharnet.com/Editorials/TodayinEriHistory/NharnetTeam_Jan13.htm|archive-date=2009-09-26|dead-url=no|accessdate=6 December 2018|df=}}</ref> In the battle, the [[Eritrean Liberation Front]], which numbered at only 14, was able to overcome the local Ethiopian forces. Rebel weaponry included 1 British and 3 old Italian guns, while the majority of Rebels were unarmed<ref name=":0" />. The battle begun at 9:00 AM, and lasted about six hours<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://english.farajat.net/archives/5705|title=GOLDEN JUBILEE (September 01, 1961 - September 01, 2011)|date=2011-09-06|website=Farajat English Page|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-11}}</ref>, and is commemorated in Eritrea as [[Revolution Day]]<ref name=":0" />.
The '''Battle of Agordat''' took place on 1 September 1961, and was the first battle in the [[Eritrean War of Independence]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.nharnet.com/Editorials/TodayinEriHistory/NharnetTeam_Jan13.htm|title=From the Experiences of the Eritrean Liberation Army (ELA)|last=|first=|date=13 January 2005|website=NHarnet.net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090926162749/http://www.nharnet.com/Editorials/TodayinEriHistory/NharnetTeam_Jan13.htm|archive-date=2009-09-26|dead-url=no|accessdate=6 December 2018|df=}}</ref> In the battle, the [[Eritrean Liberation Front]], which numbered at only 14, was able to overcome the local Ethiopian forces. Rebel weaponry included 1 British and 3 old Italian guns, while the majority of Rebels were unarmed<ref name=":0" />. The battle begun at 9:00 AM, and lasted about One hours<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://english.farajat.net/archives/5705|title=GOLDEN JUBILEE (September 01, 1961 - September 01, 2011)|date=2011-09-06|website=Farajat English Page|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-11}}</ref>, and is commemorated in Eritrea as [[Revolution Day]]<ref name=":0" />.
The rebels who participated were<ref name=":0" />:
The rebels who participated were<ref name=":0" />:

Revision as of 21:54, 30 August 2019

Battle of Agordat
Part of Eritrean War of Independence
Battle of Adal is located in Eritrea
Agordat
Agordat
Battle of Adal (Eritrea)
Date1 September 1961
Location
Agordat, Eritrea
Result

ELF victory

Belligerents
Eritrean Liberation Front  Ethiopian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Hamid Idris Awate Unknown
Strength
14 Unknown
Casualties and losses
1 captured Unknown

The Battle of Agordat took place on 1 September 1961, and was the first battle in the Eritrean War of Independence.[1] In the battle, the Eritrean Liberation Front, which numbered at only 14, was able to overcome the local Ethiopian forces. Rebel weaponry included 1 British and 3 old Italian guns, while the majority of Rebels were unarmed[1]. The battle begun at 9:00 AM, and lasted about One hours[2], and is commemorated in Eritrea as Revolution Day[1].

The rebels who participated were[1]:

  • Hamid Idris Awate (ELF leader)
  • Abdu M. Fayd
  • Ibrahim M. Ali
  • Humed Qadif
  • Awate M. Fayd
  • Mohammed Bayraq (taken prisoner, later died in 1975 in an Ethiopian prison[2])
  • Mohammed Adem Hisan
  • Saleh Qaruj
  • Ahmed Fikak
  • Mohammed Hassen Duhe
  • Adem Faqurai
  • Ali Bakhit
  • Idris Mohamoud
  • Omar Karay

References

  1. ^ a b c d "From the Experiences of the Eritrean Liberation Army (ELA)". NHarnet.net. 13 January 2005. Archived from the original on 2009-09-26. Retrieved 6 December 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "GOLDEN JUBILEE (September 01, 1961 - September 01, 2011)". Farajat English Page. 2011-09-06. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
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