Territorial Army (Ethiopia)
| Territorial Army | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Allegiance | Ethiopian Empire |
| Branch | Ethiopian National Defense Force |
| Type | National ground force |
| Role | Auxiliary police |
The Territorial Army (Amharic: የግዛት ጦር) was the national ground force of the Ethiopian Empire. It operated essentially as a loosely organized auxiliary force serving to aid in local police work. It was dominated by a group of officers known as "The Exiles" for their role in fleeing Ethiopia with Haile Selassie in 1936 after the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.