Battle of Keren
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The Battle of Keren took place from 3 February to 27 March 1941. Keren was attacked by the British during the East African Campaign of the Second World War. A force of Italian regular and colonial tro
Indian troops at Keren (Cheren), May 1941
Keren battlefield today
Indian troops at a signal point in a fort overlooking Sanchil
Vickers Wellesley of No. 47 Squadron RAF based at Agordat, Eritrea, in flight during a bombing sortie to Keren
Keren, Eritrea
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Keren, historically known as Sanhit, is the second-largest city in Eritrea. It is situated around 91 kilometres northwest of Asmara at an elevation of 1,590 metres above sea-level. The city sprawls on
Battle of Keren
…of Italian regular and colonial troops defended the position against troops mostly from Sudan and British India and Free French forces. The town of Keren, in the colony of Italian East Africa, was of tactical importance to both sides. The road and railway through Keren were the main routes to the colonial…
Keren 2008 11 01
Italian War Cemetery in Keren
City scenery in Keren