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Foreign News
August 13, 1940
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Australian radio reports intercepted by CBS indicate 10,000 Albanians revolting in northern Albania, killing 400 Italians; three Italian warships with troops arrive at Durazzo. Sourced from Belgrade, but German radio states no such reports received.
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Australia Reports Revolt Against Italy in Albania
NEW YORK. Aug. 13. (UP)- The Columbia broadcasting system today intercepted an Australian radio report that 10,000 Albanians were in revolt and that 400 Italians had been killed in fighting with the rebels in northern Albania.
According to the report the revolt has necessitated arrival of three Italian warships loaded with troops at Durazzo.
Belgrade was given as the source of the Australian radio reports but CBS later heard a German radio statement that Belgrade authorities had received no such reports.
NEW YORK. Aug. 13. (UP)- The Columbia broadcasting system today intercepted an Australian radio report that 10,000 Albanians were in revolt and that 400 Italians had been killed in fighting with the rebels in northern Albania.
According to the report the revolt has necessitated arrival of three Italian warships loaded with troops at Durazzo.
Belgrade was given as the source of the Australian radio reports but CBS later heard a German radio statement that Belgrade authorities had received no such reports.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Albanian Revolt
Italian Troops
Durazzo Warships
Belgrade Source
German Denial
Where did it happen?
Northern Albania
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Northern Albania
Outcome
400 italians killed; three italian warships with troops arrived at durazzo
Event Details
10,000 Albanians in revolt against Italy; fighting in northern Albania; revolt necessitated arrival of Italian warships loaded with troops at Durazzo; report sourced from Belgrade but denied by German radio stating Belgrade received no such reports