Abyssinian Army

[shireman]

I am thinking of building an Abyssinian army to pit against my Mahdists and was wondering if anyone here could help with costume. I have the Osprey book on Adowa but would be grateful for any other sources that you know of. All help much appreciated, thanks.

[FierceKitty]

Nose about a bit on Google. That's what I did.

[Ithoriel]

You could do worse than start here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Gallabat

Brief summary of the Mahdist-Ethiopian part of the conflict and a picture of Ethiopian troops

[FierceKitty]

Bear in mind it's not a small country, and tribal variation was considerable.

[shireman]

Thanks to both of you for the advice. Google was my first port of call and has provided some useful details and images, not least some figures from wargamers' armies.

[FierceKitty]

Look forward to seeing your army.

[shireman]

They will not be appearing here.

[FierceKitty]

Why is that? Modesty or malice?