008800
Photograph 008800 Second World War, 1939-1945SYRIA. ENGINEER UNITS OF THE ARMY WORKING ON THE MAIN COASTAL ROAD FROM PALESTINE TO SYRIA, WHICH WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED IN MANY PLACES. (NEGATIVE BY F. HURLEY).
020821 Accession Number: 020821
Description
Landsape of a section of road which was the line of communication to Jezzine, Syria, before the clearing of the Habouch-Saida laterals. All supplies and heavy artillery in support of the Battle for Jezzine had to be drawn over this road which was only a dirt track in many places.
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Accession Number
020821
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
6 October 1941
Place Made
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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