Meir Shamgar, former president of Israel’s Supreme Court, has died at the age of 94. He is one of the…
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Tag: World War Two
“Indian” troops help to liberate Asmara
In 1941 Britain attacked what was then the Italian colony of Eritrea, as part of the UK’s East Africa campaign…
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When Ethiopia contemplated war against Britain and the UN – over Eritrea
Documents held by the CIA and released under the Freedom of Information Act throw interesting light on Ethiopia’s relationship with…
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After defeating Italy, how Britain stripped Ethiopia and Eritrea
During the Second World War Britain and Ethiopia – supported by Indian, Sudanese and South African troops – defeated Italian…
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Salvaging ships in Massawa, 1943 – after the liberation of Eritrea from Italy
Original caption: “Already in Drydock after being salvaged from the muddy Massaua harbour, the ship at left is undergoing repairs,…
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