When Baratieri entered Adigrat on 25 March , Mangesha withdrew into the Tigray interior .
Italian General Oreste Baratieri reacted by gathering 3,144 soldiers near Senafe , then marched to the support of the Italian - appointed governor , Ras Hagos Tafari .
When General entered Adigrat on 25 March , Mangesha withdrew into the Tigray interior .
Italian General Oreste Baratieri reacted by gathering 3,144 soldiers near Senafe , then marched to the support of the Italian - appointed governor , Ras Hagos Tafari .