P00064.009
Photograph P00064.009 Second World War, 1939-1945SYRIA, WW2. RIVER SCENE SHOWING THE REMAINS OF A BRIDGE BLOWN UP BY THE FRENCH.
P00064.010 Accession Number: P00064.010
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LITANI RIVER, SYRIA, WW2. REMAINS OF A BRIDGE BLOWN UP BY THE VICHY FRENCH.
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P00064.010
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Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
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