| WITH THE ITALIAN TROOPS IN ABYSSINIA Italian troops invade city of Aksum in Northern Ethiopia (Abyssinia). | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6331 |
| Catalog #: | 250837 | |
| Clip Number: | 250837-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 35/88 | |
| Timecode: | 01:37:26 - 01:38:44 | |
| Location: | Abyssinia / Ethiopia. | |
| Year Shot: | 1935 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Ethiopia (Abyssinia) MILITARY: Army, Italian WAR & CONFLICT: Italo - Ethiopian (Abyssinia/Italy) 1935-1936 | |
| Description: | WITH THE ITALIAN TROOPS IN ABYSSINIA Italian troops invade city of Aksum in Northern Ethiopia (Abyssinia). Abyssinia / Ethiopia. L/S of Aksum, "holy city" in the desert. Various shots of crowds of Ethiopians walking across hills. Various C/Us of ornate gold head-dresses worn by Ethiopian Priests who offer their surrender to the invading Italian Army. Various shots of Italian Officers riding into ancient city, passing bowing priests. White flags of surrender fly from buildings. M/S of Italian flag being hoisted up flagpole, Italian soldiers look on. Various shots of Italian and Ethiopian officers and Ethiopian elders signing "declaration of submission" allowing Italy to take control of city. Various shots of General de Bono shaking hands with other officers (possibly Abyssinian?). Various shots of Italian infantry, tanks and cavalry advancing over barren Ethiopian countryside. Groups of dejected looking Ethiopians watch from side of dirt tracks. | |
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