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Photograph 021286 Second World War, 1939-1945The Damour bridge, destroyed by Vichy French Forces during the Syrian Campaign.
070647 Accession Number: 070647
Description
The partly demolished bridge over the Damour River, where some of the fiercest fighting in the Syrian campaign took place. The bridge was destroyed by the Vichy French forces when driven back by troops of the 7th Australian Division in the advance into Syria.
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Accession Number
070647
Photographer
Unknown British Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c July 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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