The Ethiopian Army [electronic resource] : from victory to collapse, 1977-1991 / Fantahun Ayele.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The army of the Ethiopian empire (1941-1974) -- The army expands (1977-1991) -- Logistical and command problems (1977-1991) -- Military intelligence (1977-1991) -- Fighting on two fronts (1977-1978) -- Fighting the northern rebels (1976-1991) -- How the revolution changed the army -- Conclusion -- Appendix I. Letter from the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces to the Minister of Defense regarding the critical shortage of rations for soldiers -- Appendix II. Letter from the head of state Mangestu H. Mryam to the Minister of Defense regarding the importance of education and manpower organization in the military -- Appendix III. Letter from Brigadier General Ragassa Jimma to the Vice Minister of Defense regarding the shortage of military vehicles -- Appendix IV. Letter from Deputy Commander of the SRA to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces regarding the urgent need to replace private vehicles with government trucks -- Appendix V. Letter from the head of logistics of the SRA to the head of logistics of Ministry of Defense requesting the transportation of provisions by air to the army in Eritrea -- Appendix VI. Letter from the Minister of Internal Affairs to the Minister of Defense regarding the infiltration of the army by Eritrean insurgents -- Appendix VII. Circular from the Minister of Defense to all army units announcing the execution of Brigadier General Tariku Ayne.

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