Activists also claimed that the protesters managed to capture several tanks, armored vehicles and weapons from the army.

The Tigers also captured several armoured vehicles, tanks, military trucks, bulldozers and high-tech communication systems.

Both sides will return any captured weapons, vehicles, and communication devices.

"Terrorists have captured two 122-millimeter artillery weapons, vehicles and other equipment," the army officer said.

The majority of the fifty or so tanks fielded by Germany were captured British vehicles.

The few tanks and armored cars were captured Chinese vehicles crewed by Japanese.

Some captured vehicles were for the duration of the war used by Germany.

"Were we scheduled to rendezvous with other captured vehicles from Prosperous-RT-91 types, perhaps?"

Captured Italian vehicles and fuel were used to haul supplies where possible.

Meanwhile, militants in Zinjibar consolidated their control by capturing six army tanks and several armored vehicles.