The Fall Of Addis Ababa - Pathe Gazette Special (1941)

Title reads: “Pathe Gazette Special - The fall of Addis Ababa“. Abyssinia (aka Ethiopia). L/S of town - Addis Ababa or Diredows? Various shots of the deserted town of Diredows which is on the main line to Addis Ababa. Various shots of interiors of deserted rooms in houses, looks like they’ve been ransacked. L/S of the railway station at Diredows which was bombed by the allies. Various shots of the railway workshops damaged by bombing. L/S of an Italian aeroplane, a Savoia 79, in flight. M/S of the aircraft landing. M/S of the Savoia on ground with British officers walking towards the machine. C/U of the Italian emissary who has come to the allied lines to negotiate the surrender of Addis Ababa. He walks off with the British officers. Various shots of bridge over ravine at Awash, the Italian army wrecked it in their retreat. Various M/Ss of an allied convoy moving along the road to Addis Ababa. The road is lined with natives all carrying white flags. Various shots of wrecked Italian aer