The Duke of Aosta and Mussolint exchanged messages before the surrender of Amba Alagi-
The Duke. after showing that surrender was no longer avoidable. said.
"In the southern areas torrential rains are interfering with the communique.—United: Press. comforted in this tragic and sad moment with the certainty of having done all that was humanly possible, But the war is not finished. Soon shall return to these lands once more drenched with Tiallan blood for the story of our country'
The Duce replied: "You and your soldiers have fought heroically. "The Mahan. people have followed your slond with admiration and share your certainty for the future,"—Reuter.
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