The Duke of Aosta Surrenders

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

41/58

Date Released

21 Jul 1941

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Duke of Aosta Surrenders
2. 2America Delivers the Goods
3. 3Newsbriefs
4. 4Mr Fraser Visits the Forces
5. 5Australia’s First Parachute
6. 6Radiolocation for ATS
7. 7Allied Rulers at the Palace
8. *US Air Cadets
9. *Roosevelt Library Inaugurated
10. *US Tries Out Barrage Balloons
11. *Flame Thrower Demonstrated
12. *National Athletic Championships
13. *Biggest Bomber Test Flight

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 7

Summary

In the mountainous regions of Amba Alagi the last remnants of the Italian Army under the Duke of Aosta capitulate. At Fort Tosello when all the Italian troops have been collected, the Chief of Staff of the Garrison reads the Viceroy’s message of surrender. Then the Duke of Aosta, the former Viceroy of Ethiopia, reviews a parade of British troops before marching away for internment.

Keywords

Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Abyssinia

Length of story (in feet)

204

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