Speaking of Eritrea, the commentafor referred to the approach now being made by the British forces towards Cheren, and said that while its capture would he important, it would not have the significance some writers had attached to it—that capture of the town would be a decisive fac-for in the campaign.
Cheren, he stated, was on a railway, had an airport and commanded a strong position.
It would not be easy to take, and slow British progress was to be expected in the region south of Barentu, where the terrain was difficult and the enemy was putting up strong resistance, the commentator conclud-
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