Missionaries from the Taochau region south of Lanzho reported that forces loyal to Bai Lang had murdered 10,000 inhabitants of that town after escaping from Chinese forces.
Did that occur? Perhaps, but 10,000 people in a short amount of time, while not unprecedented, is a lot. Still, it would appear certain that the White Wolf's forces had been murderous.
Italian King Victor Emmanuel founded the Colonial Order of the Star of Italy. It was awarded to soldiers and officers with exceptional military service in Italy's North African colonies, colonies that pretty much didn't want Italy to be there.
The order was disbanded in 1943.
I wonder if there's any living recipients still with us?
On the plus side, Italian North Africa did give us Claudia Cardinale.
Actor E. G. Marshall was born.
He was well known, but he was no Claudia Cardinale.
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