C00871
Photograph C00871 First World War, 1914-1918Soldiers look on as several Egyptian cameliers begin unloading rations from their camels, which have just arrived at the 21st Battalion's camp in the desert surrounding the Suez Canal.
C00078 Accession Number: C00078
Description
Two unidentified soldiers look on as newly arrived camels carrying rations are unloaded by several Egyptian cameliers at the front line of the Suez Canal defences.
Details
Accession Number
C00078
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
January 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Major M J Herbert
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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