030385/07 Accession Number: 030385/07

Description

Giarabub, Libya. 22 March 1941. Section of Italian defences built into a hill on the Southern Feature (Post 42), Giarabub. These defences run in a series right around the feature. Note the machines guns set up and ready for action on the trench wall.

Details

Accession Number
030385/07
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 35mm
Support: Nitrate
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 030385/07

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