024585 Accession Number: 024585

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WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-07-19. SALVAGING OF THOUSANDS OF EMPTY SHELL CASES AND AMMUNITION BOXES. THESE SHELL CASES WERE FIRED BY THE 2/12TH FIELD REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY WHEN THE GERMANS WERE BEING DRIVEN BACK FROM EL ALAMEIN.

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024585

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Colour: Black & white

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