P01614.001
Photograph P01614.001 Second World War, 1939-1945EL ALAMEIN AREA, WESTERN DESERT (EGYPT). C.1942-10. ADVANCED DRESSING STATION WITH A FIELD AMBULANCE PARKED OUTSIDE.
024854 Accession Number: 024854
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WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-08-14. VIEW OF RAILWAY HALT AT EL SHAMMAMA, A FEW MILES WEST OF EL ALAMEIN. DURING THE HEAVY FIGHTING IN THIS SECTOR IN 1942-07 TO 1942-08, THE 2/11TH AUSTRALIAN FIELD AMBULANCE OPERATED AN UNDERGROUND MAIN DRESSING STATION NEAR THIS SIDING.
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024854
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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