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Photograph 020501 Second World War, 1939-1945This rock formation provided a natural dugout in the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion area, Tobruk.

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
An English soldier in the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion area in Tobruk posed for this photograph.
This rock formation provided a natural dugout in the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion area, Tobruk.

A close-up study of a frontline soldier at Tobruk - Private Frank Smith of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion.

Blood transfusions saved the lives of many Australian soldiers in the Middle East. This photograph, taken at the 2/4th Australian General Hospital, Tobruk, shows how a transfusion was given – a hospi

Two members of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion eating a hasty lunch in a small rock cave in a forward area of Tobruk.

A wounded Australian soldier being carried to the underground Regimental Aid Post of the 2/17th Infantry Battalion in an advanced area of Tobruk.

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