Tunis, Dec. 7.
Following reports received here of Italian reinforcements to garrisons at points along the western border of Tripolitania, it was estimated by military experts that nearly a quarter of a million Italian and French troops, armed with the most modern equipment, faced each other across the desert border between Tunisia and Tripolitania. [Latest reports received here say Marshal Italo Balbo, Governor of Libya, has concentrated heavy troop reinforcements including motorized units and artillery in western Tripolitania facing France's "desert Maginot Line" along the Tunisian frontier.
"Virtual censorship is already in force in the military zones which have been closed.
Reports receiving wide credence here stated that the chief Italian reinforcements had been sent tq the garrison towns of Nalut, Sinauet atid Ghadames. In addition to tanks and artillery the Italian forces boast of their "Camel Cavalry" composed of Mehari tribesmen, and of severa battalions of Askari infantry, both of which forces were trained in Eritrea
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