mar 25, 1939 - Italy Invades the British Protectorate of Kenya
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The Italian Royal Army invaded the British colony of Kenya from Italian East Africa. In the town of Moyale, Italy would capture "Fort Harrington."The Italians marched nearly 100 kilometres into Kenya, capturing the villages of Buna and Dabel.
However, the colony's lack of supplies will hinder further Italian victories.
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Date:
mar 25, 1939
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~ 86 years ago