Colour sketch of incident in battle for Damour
Art ART22222 Second World War, 1939-1945Confusion as a bomb is detonated on the path ahead and men are under fire at Damour, Syria.
068602 Accession Number: 068602
Description
SYRIA. 1943. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS MOVING FORWARD UNDER HEAVY FIRE AFTER LEAVING DAMOUR ON THEIR WAY TO BEIRUT.
Details
Accession Number
068602
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Acetate
Support: Acetate
Measurement
Overall: 3 1/4 in x 4 3/4 in
Image: 2 3/4 in x 3 3/4 in
Image: 2 3/4 in x 3 3/4 in
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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