024391 Accession Number: 024391

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HOMS, SYRIA. 1942-06-18. FORWARD MOVE OF DESERT "BOX" FORMATION OF 24TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE GROUP AT 0700 HOURS. THE GROUP MOVED IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION FROM FORGLOSS, ABOUT 15 MILES FROM HOMS, ALONG THE KIRKUP-TRIPOLI OIL PIPELINE TO A POINT WHERE THE SUPPORTING ARTILLERY BOMBARDED A SUPPOSED CENTRE OF ENEMY RESISTANCE.

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024391
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Photograph
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Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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