Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, chief of staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, launched a book on Ethiopian military history in Hawassa. The book, titled “Chronicles of Field Marshals,” serves as a reference for Ethiopian patriotism, he stated. It is intended as a historical resource for scholars.
On February 20, 2026, in Hawassa, Lieutenant General Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, chief of staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, launched the book “Chronicles of Field Marshals.” He described it as an inherited reference for Ethiopian patriotism. The book focuses on military history across unique eras.
It draws from ancient origins and is grounded in verifiable truth, according to Birhanu Jula. The included histories are expected to inspire numerous other publications. In his remarks at the launch event, he emphasized the need to continue documenting the organization's history and enemy tactics.
The book provides material for writing by leveraging the deep military knowledge and experience of high-ranking officials and unit members, he noted. It creates a valuable reference for historians. Birhanu Jula stressed the importance of further preparation to sustain such efforts, given the ongoing challenges of warfare whose victory secrets remain unresolved. This was shared with Fana Digital by the Defense Online Media.