At the Battle of Adwa, women played a crucial role in the victory of the Ethiopians over the Italians. Women were responsible for providing food and water to the troops, as well as tending to the wounded. They also served as spies, gathering intelligence on the Italian forces and relaying it to the Ethiopian commanders. Women also served as messengers, carrying orders from the commanders to the troops. Finally, women were also involved in the actual fighting, with some taking up arms and joining the battle.
