020441
Photograph 020441 Second World War, 1939-1945Pack mules in training in Syria. Australians used them extensively to cross the rugged country in central and coastal sectors.
020439 Accession Number: 020439
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Because of the many rugged gorges and difficult terrain to be crossed in the coastal and central sectors of Syria, mules were widely used by the forces. Here members of the 2/6th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers, are seen loading one of the animals.
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020439
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Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c September 1941
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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