'Meat-Meats' Attack! E AFR (id:#63551)

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Gambela, Ethopia 1941-03-22 (1 other)

Overview:

When Italian submarines started attacking Belgian freighters in the region, Belgian Congolese troops were ordered to join forces with the British eastward and bring the fight to the Italians. After 11 days of walking from Asosa, the XI Battalion of Congolese Public Defense Force positioned itself around the city of Gambela. The Italians had defended their perimeter taking advantage of the rolling hills around the city, especially on a hill dubbed "sugar loaf". The Congolese troops had 800 meters to cover, under the threat of Italian automatic weapons, before reaching the outskirts of the city.

Defender: Italian (3° Gruppe Bande)  

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