The East African Campaign was a series of military operations during World War II, primarily fought between 1940 and 1941. It involved Allied forces, including troops from the British Empire, against the Italian forces in East Africa, particularly in regions like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somaliland. The campaign aimed to secure control over Italian-held territories and to support the broader Allied war effort. The campaign began with the British invasion of Italian Somaliland and expanded to include battles in Ethiopia and Kenya. Key battles included the Battle of Keren and the liberation of Addis Ababa. By the end of 1941, the Allies had successfully defeated the Italian forces, leading to the establishment of Allied control in the region.