The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
These troops, who were among the Vichy forces, chose to return to France instead of joining General De Gaulle. They are on the decks of the “SINAIA” in Beirut harbour.
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 cho
Vichy 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
Vichy 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.
The scene on the Beirut wharf during loading operations of the “SINAIA” which carried French troops who had expressed a desire to return to France rather than join the De Gaulle forces.
Vichy soldiers, comprised mainly of French but, with a few Moroccans, Algerian and French East Africans, assembled in the street waiting to cast their votes on the important subject of joining the De
Vichy soldiers, comprised mainly of French but, with a few Moroccans, Algerian and French East Africans, assembled in the street waiting to cast their votes on the important subject of joining the De
