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
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Indian troops stand next to a Cheren (Keren) signpost, May 1941
Italian War Cemetery in Keren
City scenery in Keren
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
Keren, Eritrea
…tobacco, coffee, fruits, and vegetables—such as at Maryam De'arit in Keren and at nearby Elabered. During World War II, Keren was the site of a key battle between Italian and British troops in February – March 1941. There is a place called Tenkuluhas which named after the fighting between the Italians and British in the area, and has its…
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