| ABYSSINIAN TROOPS HAVE BAYONET PRACTICE Emperor Haile Selassie sees his troops being trained in modern warfare methods. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5547 |
| Catalog #: | 258973 | |
| Clip Number: | 258973-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 35/71 | |
| Timecode: | 01:17:15 - 01:18:06 | |
| Location: | Abyssinia (Ethiopia) | |
| Year Shot: | 1935 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Ethiopia (Abyssinia) MILITARY: Army MILITARY: Training ROYALTY: Ethiopian | |
| Description: | ABYSSINIAN TROOPS HAVE BAYONET PRACTICE Emperor Haile Selassie sees his troops being trained in modern warfare methods. Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Various shots of Emperor Haile Selassie, in military uniform, being shown new methods in military warfare. Amongst Emperor's entourage is crown Prince. European / white officers appear to be in charge of training Ethiopian soldiers. The emperor is shown an example of a trench and watches bayonet practice by Ethiopian soldiers in European style uniforms. A group of Ethiopian tribal chiefs also watch the demonstration. | |
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