In Erltvea the Italian withdrawal has degenerated into a rout. The Aeeing allans are abandoning supplies of all sorts in their haste to reach the Asmara-Addis Ababa rood, In Abyssinia the British pursuit an Italian column retreating towards Gendar north of Lake Tana is stated to be continuing despite the enemy's delaying tactics, Fifteen hundred prisoners, most of them white, have been taken by British forces pursuing the Malians retreating towards the Red Sea south of Eritrea's only railway. Much material has been abandoned by the enemy, The mechanized Sudan fence force is' carrying out the pursuit which began with the capture of Barentu last week-end, Near the Abyssinian frontier large quantities of mechanized transport some of which is in good condition are falling into British hands, Con tact is being maintained with the patriot army in the railway region in north-west Abyssinia, Mine Fields Overcome
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