Richard Corfield distributing arms at Burao Fort

Richard Corfield, British colonial and leader of the mounted Camel Constabulary, distributing arms to friendlies in Burao Fort, Somalia just before the evacuation. Once the British withdrew, the fortifications were razed, stores and ammunition destroyed, leaving the Somali natives dangerously well equipt for inter-tribal warfare

Corfield Distributing Evacuation Friendlies Pith Somali Somalia Somaliland

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