020126 Accession Number: 020126

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A captured early model Italian Carro Armato M11/39 medium tank being towed up the escarpment near Fort Pilastrino on the Acroma road. This tank is to be placed in position to form part of a pattern of fixed defences.

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Accession Number
020126
Photographer
John S Cumpston
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
March-June 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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