008602
Photograph 008602 Second World War, 1939-1945SYRIA, 1941-07-08. VICHY SHELLS DROPPING 100 YARDS BEHIND ADVANCING BRITISH TROOPS DURING THE FINAL ATTACK OUTSIDE BEIRUT.
008596 Accession Number: 008596
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SYRIA. DURING THE FINAL BIG ATTACK ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF BEIRUT. IN THE FOREGROUND IS A NET WHICH IS CAMOUFLAGING A 2 POUND ANTI TANK GUN. THIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST FORWARD GUN ON THE ROAD. SHELLS CAN BE SEEN BURSTING ABOUT 100 YARDS AWAY. THE BLACK OBJECT IN THE LEFT HAND CORNER IS A TANK JUST WAITING FOR THE WORD TO GO INTO ACTION. (PHOTOGRAPHER: G. SILK).
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008596
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Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c July 1941
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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