| Accession Number | F01450 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 6 min 20 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound |
| Place made | East Africa, Ethiopia |
| Date made | May 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Fall of Addis Ababa
Description
The campaign in Ethiopia and the surrender of Addis Ababa. The viceroy of Italian East Africa, the Duke of Aosta arrives in a Savoia-Marchetti SM 79 to plea for the safety of Addis Abba's civilian population. General Wetherall accepts the Italian surrender. South African sappers construct new bridges.
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Video of Fall of Addis Ababa (video)