021698
Photograph 021698 Second World War, 1939-1945BAALBEK, SYRIA. 1941-11. A MECHANICAL DITCH DIGGER AT WORK ON THE ANTI-TANK OBSTACLE, CONSTRUCTED BY MEN OF THE 2/16TH FIELD COMPANY, HQ 6TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION NEAR DJEDEIDE.
021699 Accession Number: 021699
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BAALBEK, SYRIA. 1941-11. A MECHANICAL DITCH DIGGER AT WORK ON THE ANTI-TANK OBSTACLE, CONSTRUCTED BY MEN OF THE 2/16TH FIELD COMPANY, HQ 6TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION NEAR DJEDEIDE.
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021699
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Colour: Black & white
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