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Askaris Even Live in "Columns"

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New pictures from the Northern Front. Askaris even live in "columns"! The Askari warriors whose exploits on behalf of Italy in the war against Abyssinia, are constantly mentioned in despatches, seem to live in military formation even between batt...

Planet News Ltd.

Bombing of Dessye

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  • 1935-12-16

Actual pictures flown directly from Abyssinia. These photos of the bombing of the American Hospital at Dessye were brought by courier to Addis Ababa whence they were flown direct to Paris by Mr. Roland Falk, a London pilot. Mr. Falk flew part of ...

Planet News Ltd.

Bombing of Dessye

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  • 1935-12-16

Actual pictures flown direct from Abyssinia. These pictures of the bombing of the American Hospital at Dessye were brought by courier to Addis Ababa whence they were flown direct to Paris by Mr. Roland Falk, a London pilot. Mr. Falk flew part of ...

Planet News Ltd.

Camel Corps Leaves Harar for Jijiga

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  • 1935-11-20

New pictures from the southern front. Men of the Abyssinian camel corps are among the troops leaving Harar, concentration point of the Abyssinian forces, for Jijiga to meet the Italian advance anticipated on the southern front as soon as Marshal ...

Eastern News Photos

Camel Train Leaves Harar with Ammunition and Supplies

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  • 1935-11-1

New pictures from the southern front. Abyssinian troops massed at Harar, are leaving the southern citadel for Jijiga to combat the expected Italian advance on the southern front. It is believed that a decisive battle will be fought in the south a...

Planet News Ltd.

Coping with Disaster: Drought in Ethiopia

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  • 1978-5-26

The UN family of organisations is often called upon to help in times of disaster — natural and man-made. UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) provides legal protection and material assistance to refugees. Severe drought and endless poverty ca...

United Nations Information Centre

Coronation of an Emperor

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Ras Tafari, King of Abyssinia who will at Addis Ababa be crowned Emperor of Ethiopia surrounded by his principal Ministers. The coronation will be attended by the Duke of Gloucester representing King George.

Central Press Photos Ltd.

Desert Chieftains Join Ras Nassibu's Army

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Pictures by relay of planes of actual warfare in the Ogaden. These pictures brought to London by a relay of aeroplanes were taken by a staff correspondent in the Ogaden 30 miles south of Harar under actual war conditions. Photo shows: Four deser...

Planet News Ltd.

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