<br> Empress Taytu Betul: "I am a woman. I do not like war. However, I would rather die rather than accepting your deal...." or "I am a woman and I do not love war, but rather than accepting this (colonialism) I prefer war.”

General Oreste Baratieri (Italian Commander): "What can it mean to save one person when, through my fault, so many are dead in battle?"

Emperor Menelik II (Call to Arms): "An enemy is come across the sea. He has broken through our frontiers in order to destroy our motherland and my faith. He undermines our territories and our people like a mole. Enough! With the help of God, I will defend the inheritance of my forefathers." 

"Imagine a world carved up by empires, where 'superior' European powers believed they were destined to rule every corner of the globe. Now, picture a single African nation, armed not just with weapons, but with unwavering unity and a fierce will to be free, standing firm against the colonial tide. The Battle of Adwa isn't just a forgotten footnote in history; it's the electrifying true story of how Ethiopia defied the odds, dealt a humiliating blow to a European colonial power, and sparked a revolution of hope and self-determination that echoed across an entire continent and beyond. Join us as we uncover the visionary leaders, the cunning strategies, and the complex, lasting legacy of the day Africa fought back and won, forever altering global perceptions of race, power, and independence."