Mikael of Wollo vs Mikolaj Potocki

Mikael, originally an Oromo Muslim noble named Mohammed Ali, converted to Christianity and adopted the name Mikael. He allied with Emperor Yohannes IV, who appointed him Ras of Wollo, making him a key regional power broker.

Ras Mikael commanded a large contingent of Oromo cavalry at the Battle of Adwa, where Ethiopian forces decisively defeated the Italian army. His troops played a crucial role in the victory, which secured Ethiopian independence.

Mikael supported his grandson, Lij Iyasu, as heir to Emperor Menelik II. After Menelik's death, Mikael became a powerful regent, but Iyasu's controversial policies led to his deposition in 1916, weakening Mikael's position.

Potocki was appointed Great Crown Hetman, the highest military office in Poland. This position gave him command over Polish forces, but his leadership during the Khmelnytsky Uprising proved disastrous.

Mikolaj Potocki commanded Polish forces against the Cossack uprising led by Bohdan Khmelnytsky at Korsu

Potocki sent his son Stefan with a force to confront Khmelnytsky at Zhovti Vody. The Polish force was defeated, and Stefan Potocki was captured and died in Tatar captivity. This defeat preceded the larger disaster at Korsu

Potocki was released from Cossack captivity after the Treaty of Zboriv. He returned to Poland but his reputation was damaged by the defeats. He continued to serve as hetman until his death.