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On This Day in 1935: League Sanctions Italy Over Ethiopia
Original: The League of Nations placed economic sanctions on Italy OTD in 1935 for its invasion of Ethiopia; additionally, Italian
On this day in 1935, the League of Nations imposed economic sanctions on Italy in response to its invasion of Ethiopia, a landmark though ultimately ineffective act of collective security. The historical anniversary is being discussed alongside a lesser-known detail from the campaign: Italian troops in the desert were reportedly plagued by hemorrhoids, said to have been treated with castor oil.
Why now: The anniversary of the 1935 sanctions prompted posts recalling the invasion of Ethiopia and related historical trivia.
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- The League of Nations placed economic sanctions on Italy OTD in 1935 for its invasion of Ethiopia; additionally, Italian troops were plagued by # hemorrhoids during desert service https:// toilet-guru.com/castor-oil.htm l?s=mb # Fascism # travel # history · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 3
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