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The Camel Corps defend Observation Hill

11th August 1940: 'Posthumous' VC for British officer who leads the defence of British Somaliland

Aug 11, 2025
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The British Somaliland Camel Corps was led by 14 British officers. Although only lightly armed they inflicted significant casualties on the invading Italians.
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