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The Daily Journal
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois
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Italy plans to deploy 650,000 troops to France or the Dardanelles within three weeks, per Capt. Victor del Frances, who reported 500,000 in Turin and 150,000 in Taranto ready for transport. He arrived in New York on Aug. 10 to buy supplies.
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To Send 650,000 Men Into France or
the Dardanelles, as Allies
May Decide.
New York, Aug. 10.-Italy will send
650,000 fresh troops to either France
or the Dardanelles within the next
three weeks, according to Capt. Victor
del Frances of the Italian army, who
arrived on the steamer Duca d'Aosta.
"There were 500,000 troops in Turin
when I left," said Capt. Del Frances,
"and 150,000 more
in Taranto, the
naval base.
Between 150 and 200
large transports were ready to convey
the troops to where they are most
needed."
The captain has come to America
to purchase leather goods for the Ital-
ian army and expects to visit num-
erous New England factories.
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Primary Location
Italy
Event Date
Aug. 10
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Italy will send 650,000 fresh troops to either France or the Dardanelles within the next three weeks, as allies may decide. There were 500,000 troops in Turin and 150,000 more in Taranto, the naval base. Between 150 and 200 large transports were ready to convey the troops. Capt. Victor del Frances arrived on the steamer Duca d'Aosta and has come to America to purchase leather goods for the Italian army.