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Word: tribeswomen (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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When the British marched in 40 policemen and 20 soldiers, they were met by 700 tribesmen armed with spears, clubs and bows & arrows. Tribeswomen screamed encouragement; the police fired guns and dispersed gas; the Ngurus let fly with spears and needle-tipped arrows. When it was over, two Nguru were dead, at least three wounded...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: NYAS ALAND: Violence in the Valley | 9/14/1953 | See Source »

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