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Barbed Spears to Mausers Among Ethiopians Arms Seized
Italian forces have cataloged a wide range of Ethiopian weapons seized near Adua Adigrat Macalle and other towns. The haul includes modern rifles artillery and WWI era cartridges along with barbed nine foot spears curved swords and long bayonet style knives. The report notes crude weapons and armor in a region where fighting continues and mentions anti aircraft guns whose effectiveness remains unproven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asmara
Eritrea
U.P
Haille Selassie
Adua
Adigrat
Macalle
United States
Lorenzini
Mariotti
Danakil