J02237 Accession Number: J02237

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The bridge across the Jordan River at Benat Yakob, on the main road to Damascus, destroyed by the Turks in their retreat and repaired by D Field Troop Engineers, Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train, for the quick passage of three Cavalry Divisions.

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Accession Number
J02237
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
November 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor E S Claydon
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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