P02037.035 Accession Number: P02037.035

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Askalon (Ascelon), Palestine. Members of 2/2nd Battalion relax on the beach, which is on the Mediterranean not far from Julis. The site was used for both training and recreation. Note the tent lines in the background. (Original albums housed in AWM Private Records)

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Accession Number
P02037.035
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1940
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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