NY Times article published two days after the battle Abyssinians Defeat Italians. Both wings of Baratieri's Army Enveloped in an Energetic Attack Massowah, March 2. - Gen. Baratieri attacked the Abyssinians yesterday. Gens Albertone, Arimondi and Dabormida commanded the left, centre and right brigades respectively. Gen Ellina commanded the reserve. The Italians captured the passes leading to Adowa without opposition. Gen Albertone, with four native battalions and four mountain batteries, engaged the enemy but were soon overcome by overwhelming odds....
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