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Photograph 020483 Second World War, 1939-1945General view of the wadi housing the Headquarters of the 2/23rd Battalion near the front line, Tobruk. Dugouts may be seen on either side.

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
In a section of the Tobruk salient, at Headquarters 2/23rd Battalion near the front line, three members are making toast over an open fire.
General view of the wadi housing the Headquarters of the 2/23rd Battalion near the front line, Tobruk. Dugouts may be seen on either side.

Men of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion having lunch in a wadi near the front line, Tobruk.

Private “Chick” Bridge of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion finding time for a shave in the front line at Tobruk.

Private “Chick” Bridge of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion finding time for a shave in the front line at Tobruk.

Transport mechanics of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion in Tobruk doing a repair job at an open forge. They did a splendid job under trying conditions.

This member of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion found time to write a letter home from the front line, Tobruk.
