020255
Photograph 020255 Second World War, 1939-1945Vichy soldiers on the bow of the “CROIX” shortly before it left Beirut for France. These troops had the choice of returning to France or joining the Free French forces of General De Gaulle.
020016 Accession Number: 020016
Description
This truck, proudly displaying the symbols of Free France, aroused great interest. It was used to transport former members of the Vichy Forces to Free French camps after they had declared allegiance to General De Gaulle.
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Accession Number
020016
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
23 August 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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