King of Italy and Mussolini at field mass commemorating Adowa in Rome. whilst Italy's armies were crashing forward in the Tambien King Victor Emmanuel and Signor Mussolini were present at a field mass celebrating before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Rome to commemorate the battle of Adowa 40 years ago, when the italian forces were crushingly defeated. Photo shows: King Victor Emmanuel standing next to Signor Mussolini at the Mass. Both in steel helmets. Behind are the Duke of Aosta (left) and the Count of Turin.