Polity British Military Administration in Ogaden and Haud

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British Administration of Ogaden and Haud (Ethiopia) after Italy lost these territories during World War II.

Establishment

  • April 1941: The British came to control Ogaden, and later Haud, in the aftermath of the East African Campaign in 1941.

Chronology

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1. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

1.1. World War II (East African Theatre)

Was the East African theatre of World War II.

1.1.1. British invasion of Italian East Africa

Was the British invasion and occupation of Italian East Africa during World War II.

  • April 1941: The British came to control Ogaden, and later Haud, in the aftermath of the East African Campaign in 1941.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

  • September 1948: The British ceded Ogaden to Ethiopia in 1948.
  • February 1955: The remaining British control over Haud was relinquished in 1955.

Disestablishment

  • February 1955: The remaining British control over Haud was relinquished in 1955.