The Archive · 1937

MORE ITALIAN TROOPS FOR NORTH: AFRICA

Total of 30,000 Men Sent In Less Than One Month Naples, Oct. 14.

While France and Great Britain are exchanging views on, the serious Mediterranean situation, Italy "has further strengthened her- garrison in Tripoli and. Libya.

Considerable surprise was caused here last night by an announcement that the headquarters staff of the Cirene division had sailed for Tripoli, as there had been no previous indication that the division. was to be sent to Libya ór that it was there already.

Its presence will raise the strength ofthe Italian garrison in Tripoli from three to four divisions.

"Meanwhile, 4000 more" men have sailed to reinforce the Italian force in Libya.

Some 30,000 men have now been sent by Italy to North Africa, in less than a month—Reüfer

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