The Italo-Abyssinian War, also known as the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, was a conflict between Italy and Ethiopia from 1935 to 1936. The war began with Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia on October 3, 1935, and ended with the Italian occupation of Ethiopia on May 5, 1936.

The war was a major turning point in the history of both Italy and Ethiopia. For Italy, the war was a victory that allowed it to expand its empire in Africa. For Ethiopia, the war was a defeat that resulted in the loss of its independence. The war also had a significant impact on the international community, as it was one of the first major conflicts to be fought between a European power and an African nation.