008592
Photograph 008592 Second World War, 1939-1945LEBANON. SHELLFIRE COVERING THE ADVANCE OF AUSTRALIAN TROOPS TOWARDS THE WIRELESS MAST AT KHALDE. (PHOTOGRAPHER: G. SILK).
008593 Accession Number: 008593
Description
LEBANON. THE AUSTRALIAN ATTACK ON THE WIRELESS MAST AT KHALDE. TWO AIF BREN GUN CARRIERS CAN BE SEEN AGAINST THE WALL ON WHICH THE SHELLS ARE BURSTING. THE CARRIERS ARE OFF THE ROAD. (PHOTOGRAPHER: G. SILK).
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Accession Number
008593
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original acetate
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Measurement
Overall: 3 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in
Overall: 3 in x 4 in
Overall: 3 in x 4 in
Date Made
c July 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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