Russell, Duncan McFarlane (Captain, b.1900 - d.1978) Accession Number: MSS0745

Description

Manuscript titled "Crete : May-June 1941", based on author's experiences on Crete with elements of the 19th Infantry Brigade. The manuscript describes aerial attack, paratroopers, retreat and evacuation. See also PR82/123.

Details

Accession Number
MSS0745
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Manuscript
Measurement
Extent: 1 cm
Wallet/s: 1
Date Made
c.1946
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Provenance
AWM315 419/089/019
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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