| DEFENSIVE MEASURES Despite the current state of relative peace existing at the moment both Abyssinians and Italians make preparations for war. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5549 |
| Catalog #: | 97391 | |
| Clip Number: | 97391-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 35/84 | |
| Timecode: | 01:33:24 - 01:35:13 | |
| Location: | Abyssinia (Ethiopia) | |
| Year Shot: | 1935 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Ethiopia (Abyssinia) ORGANIZATIONS: Red Cross ROYALTY: Ethiopian WAR & CONFLICT: Italo - Ethiopian (Abyssinia/Italy) 1935-1936 WEAPONS: Guns, Misc | |
| Description: | DEFENSIVE MEASURES Despite the current state of relative peace existing at the moment both Abyssinians and Italians make preparations for war. Abyssinian tribes flock to Addis Ababa. Abyssinia (Ethiopia). L/S as Abyssinians walk into Addis Ababa in large crowds carrying guns and swords ready for a war. L/S of Haile Selassie on a balcony, the crowds surge forward. M/S of soldiers making bomb proof dugouts. M/S of others manning their guns in preparation. C/U of Italian consul Count Vinci at railway station seeing off Legation staff, and smiling and nodding at the camera. M/S of Red Cross also at railway station, C/U of a cross on one of the uniforms. M/S as supplies are loaded onto the train. Various shots of the Red Cross preparing to go to the north of the country. | |
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