The Archive · 1941

Activity in Abyssinia

London, Feb. 16.

Fresh news of the activity of the British military mission in Abyssinia thas just been revealed by a Reuter's special correspondent, After along and dimeult journey into the interior of Abyssinia, the correspondent met the leader of the mission, a British colonel, who Known and feared by the Ttalians, The British leader said that when the British mission finally reached. {ts position six months ago, it found the Abyssinians in a state of revolt, and with their help, the natives have continually harassed the Ttallans, Gespite constant attacks by Italian aircraft and troops.

'A'message from their Emperor was circulated 10 the natives by the mis-lon, and patriot bands were organized to harass the Italians and cut off small bodies of enemy troops.

a desperate attempt to retrieve the situation, the Ttalians announced that the British would be thrown out of Abyssinia within a week, but, the British mission continued its activity fes, and the Italians were steadily pushed back.

When news came of the British offensive In Eritrea, and of the Emperor's return to his country, troops feame from all over Abyssinia and offered their services" to Haile Selassie—Reuter,

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