024608
Photograph 024608 Second World War, 1939-1945Rear view of Valentine infantry tank being hauled to the front along the Mersa Matruh-Alexandria road on a White-Ruxtall 18-ton recovery transporter. A laden camel train passes on the left.
024571 Accession Number: 024571
Description
Western Desert, Egypt, 18 July 1942. Convoy of a British tank transporter company White trucks, carrying Valentine infantry tanks to the front, travelling along the Western Desert road between Alexandria and Mersa Matruh. The trucks in this convoy are of the orthodox type and not the low-loader type specially designed for tanks.
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Accession Number
024571
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
18 July 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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