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Battle of Debre Tabor
- When
- 7 February 1842
- Where
- Debre Tabor
Wube's forces clashed with Ras Ali's army near Debre Tabor on 7 February 1842, with Wube initially holding tactical superiority due to imported firearms.
Ras Ali summoned nearly 30,000 soldiers, including Wube's brother Merso and his uncle Birru Aligaz. Wube's firearms provided an initial advantage over Ali's cavalry. However, Birru Aligaz approached Wube's camp to pay homage, finding him intoxicated and unguarded, leading to his capture.
Sources
- Battle of Debre Tabor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Wube Haile Maryam Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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