020249
Photograph 020249 Second World War, 1939-1945Vichy French soldiers at a camp in Beirut after the Syrian Campaign. The banner reads “VIVE PETAIN”. These soldiers had the choice of joining the De Gaulle forces or returning to France. Those who
020251 Accession Number: 020251
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Vichy forces board the ship “SINAIA” in Beirut. An Australian soldier is on guard at the gangway. These soldiers had the choice of joining the De Gaulle forces or returning to France. Those who chose to return to France were convoyed across the Mediterranean.
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020251
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Colour: Black & white
Date Made
29 August 1941
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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