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Wars and Battles
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Social Studies
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10/19/2011

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abyssian war
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(1935-6)

italy invades abyssian (ethiopia)

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battle of actium
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(31 bc)

decisive victory of octavion/augustus over forces of anthony and cleopatra. end of this battle marks the beginning of the roman empire.

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battle of adrianople
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(378 ad)

battle between romans and visgoths resulting in visgoths victory. opened up roman territory to germanic invasion.

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afghan wars
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a series of wars between afghan and britain because britain wants to stop further russian advances. aghaninstan gains independence (1921) afters 3rd war.
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