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ACRE, PALESTINE. 1940. A DISTANT VIEW OF THE CITY. IT WAS HERE THAT THE TERMS OF THE ARMISTICE ...
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ACRE, PALESTINE. 1940. A DISTANT VIEW OF THE CITY. IT WAS HERE THAT THE TERMS OF THE ARMISTICE BETWEEN THE BRITISH FORCES AND THE VICHY FRENCH FORCES WERE SIGNED ON 1941-07-12, AFTER THE LATTER'S CAPI...069953
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ACRE, SYRIA, 1941-07-12. SOME OF THE VICHY FRENCH STAFF RETURNING THE SALUTE OF A BRITISH ...
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ACRE, SYRIA, 1941-07-12. SOME OF THE VICHY FRENCH STAFF RETURNING THE SALUTE OF A BRITISH MILITARY POLICEMAN AT THE ARMISTICE CONFERENCE. (PHOTOGRAPHER: G. SILK).008611
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ACRE, SYRIA, 1941-07-12. VICHY AIR STAFF ENTERING THE CONFERENCE BUILDING.
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Maker: Silk, George
ACRE, SYRIA, 1941-07-12. VICHY AIR STAFF ENTERING THE CONFERENCE BUILDING.008613
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Advance into Syria
Film
Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
Australian engineer recovery team at work. Showing captured Vichy French vehicles and guns: Renault UE Chenillette armoured tracked carrier towing another carrier with trailer and 25mm anti-tank gun, ...F01100
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AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE FRENCH PASSENGER VESSEL MARECHAL JOFFRE. THE NEUTRALITY MARKINGS ON ...
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AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE FRENCH PASSENGER VESSEL MARECHAL JOFFRE. THE NEUTRALITY MARKINGS ON HER SIDE INDICATE THAT SHE IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE VICHY GOVERNMENT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)303587
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1940-04-15. AERIAL STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE NORWEGIAN TANKER NORDEN WHICH WAS IN AUSTRALIAN ...
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1940-04-15. AERIAL STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE NORWEGIAN TANKER NORDEN WHICH WAS IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS WHEN BROUGHT UNDER BRITISH CONTROL AFTER THE GERMAN INVASION OF NORWAY IN 1940-04. SHE ACCOMPANIED H...303709
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A guard of honour from the 2/25th Infantry Battalion marching from the Beirut wharf after the ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A guard of honour from the 2/25th Infantry Battalion marching from the Beirut wharf after the departure of Vichy French troops for France.020809
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AN AUSTRALIAN BATTERY SHELLS A VICHY POSITION DURING THE CAMPAIGN IN LEBANON (ATTACK ON WADI ...
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Maker: Silk, George
AN AUSTRALIAN BATTERY SHELLS A VICHY POSITION DURING THE CAMPAIGN IN LEBANON (ATTACK ON WADI DAMOUR)008624
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A party of Vichy French officers, including General De Verdilhac, watching the ship “Providence” ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A party of Vichy French officers, including General De Verdilhac, watching the ship “Providence” sail from Beirut for France. Also in the group are several British officers.020810
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A PICTURESQUE CROSSING ON THE RIVER LITANI. THIS CROSSING WAS THE SCENE OF A FIERCE BATTLE ...
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Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
A PICTURESQUE CROSSING ON THE RIVER LITANI. THIS CROSSING WAS THE SCENE OF A FIERCE BATTLE BETWEEN ALLIED FORCES AND VICHY FRENCH TROOPS DURING THE ADVANCE INTO LEBANON. (PHOTOGRAPHER: F. HURLEY).008774
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A section of the procession through the streets of Beirut the day following the Acre convention ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A section of the procession through the streets of Beirut the day following the Acre convention when agreement for the cessation of hostilities between the Vichy French in Syria and Great Britain was...020027
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A section of the 2/25th Infantry Battalion which formed the guard of honour for the departure ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A section of the 2/25th Infantry Battalion which formed the guard of honour for the departure from Beirut for France of the Vichy French troops.020816
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A 7th Division despatch rider, surrounded by a crowd, obliges with his autograph when Australian ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A 7th Division despatch rider, surrounded by a crowd, obliges with his autograph when Australian troops entered Beirut city following the Acre Convention when agreement for the cessation of hostilitie...020029
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Australian and English former prisoners of the Vichy French line up for a meal at the AIF camp ...
Photograph
Maker: Silk, A George Silk, George
Australian and English former prisoners of the Vichy French line up for a meal at the AIF camp following their release after victory had been won after heavy fighting.008581/10
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Australian soldiers, some of them bandsmen, being welcomed enthusiastically in crowded streets on ...
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Maker: Silk, George Silk, George
Australian soldiers, some of them bandsmen, being welcomed enthusiastically in crowded streets on their entry into the city after heavy fighting and victory was won against the Vichy French. The crowd...008671
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Australian troops inspecting a crashed Vichy plane, a Potez, at Aleppo aerodrome, Syria, where ...
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Maker: Frankland, George Rupert
Australian troops inspecting a crashed Vichy plane, a Potez, at Aleppo aerodrome, Syria, where heavy British air action immobilised Vichy aircraft during the campaign.021114
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Australian troops inspecting a crashed Vichy plane, a Potez, at Aleppo aerodrome, Syria, where ...
Photograph
Maker: Frankland, George Rupert
Australian troops inspecting a crashed Vichy plane, a Potez, at Aleppo aerodrome, Syria, where heavy British air action immobilised Vichy aircraft during the campaign.021115
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Australian troops received an enthusiastic welcome when they entered Beirut city following the ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Australian troops received an enthusiastic welcome when they entered Beirut city following the historic Convention at Acre the preceding day. At the Convention the agreement for cessation of hostilit...020026
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Autographed French flag : Signalman M G Reddy, 6 Division Signals
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
French flag comprised of roughly equal vertical sections of blue (hoist), white and orange (apparently faded red) fabric sewn together. The flag has been turned upside down and autographed on the whit...REL33342
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Baalbek, Lebanon Valley. A view of the nose of a Vichy French Troop carrying aircraft. The ...
Photograph
Maker: Mulholland, Francis
Baalbek, Lebanon Valley. A view of the nose of a Vichy French Troop carrying aircraft. The aircraft was brought down by No. 3 Squadron, RAAF. An Australian soldier is sitting in the pilot's seat and a...P02572.009
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BAALBEK, SYRIA. 1941. A VICHY FRENCH FARMAN 220 BOMBER/TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT WHICH WAS DAMAGED ...
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BAALBEK, SYRIA. 1941. A VICHY FRENCH FARMAN 220 BOMBER/TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT WHICH WAS DAMAGED DURING ALLIED AIR ATTACKS ON THE LANDING GROUND NEAR BAALBEK. NOTE THE BULLET HOLES IN THE SIDE OF THE PLANE...P00064.031
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Baalbek, Syria. 1941. Some of about fourteen Vichy French aircraft damaged during Allied air ...
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Baalbek, Syria. 1941. Some of about fourteen Vichy French aircraft damaged during Allied air attacks on the airfield near Baalbek. Seen in this image are a Potez 25 biplane, pair of Potez 630 light...P00064.030
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BANIAS, SYRIA. 1941-06. ONE OF THE BRIDGES OVER THE BANYASI RIVER DEMOLISHED BY THE VICHY FRENCH ...
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BANIAS, SYRIA. 1941-06. ONE OF THE BRIDGES OVER THE BANYASI RIVER DEMOLISHED BY THE VICHY FRENCH FORCES DURING THE ADVANCE OF THE 2/33RD INFANTRY BATTALION.128907
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Base Plate for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31
Technology
Maker: Stokes Brandt
Base Plate for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The base plate is made from ordnance steel and is painted matt grey. The base plate is rectangular in shape and features steel studs for anchoring in soil...RELAWM20086.003
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BEIRUT, LEBANON. 1941-09. GENERAL DE VERDILHAC, FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, VICHY FRENCH ...
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BEIRUT, LEBANON. 1941-09. GENERAL DE VERDILHAC, FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, VICHY FRENCH FORCES IN SYRIA, WHO HAS BEEN COLLABORATING WITH MAJOR-GENERAL J.I. CHRYSTALL, CBE, MC, ON THE SYRIAN COM...041849
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1941-07. A TRUCK ABANDONED BY VICHY FRENCH TROOPS.
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1941-07. A TRUCK ABANDONED BY VICHY FRENCH TROOPS.021284
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1941-07-15. ENTHUSIASTIC CROWDS WELCOMED AUSTRALIAN TROOPS INTO THE CITY, ...
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1941-07-15. ENTHUSIASTIC CROWDS WELCOMED AUSTRALIAN TROOPS INTO THE CITY, FOLLOWING THE HISTORIC CONFERENCE AT ACRE ON THE PREVIOUS DAY. IN THIS SCENE, AUSTRALIAN AND VICHY SOLDIERS EXC...021274
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1941. GUNNER IAN FRASER WITH A VICHY FRENCH 75MM FIELD GUN FROM THE FIRST WORLD ...
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1941. GUNNER IAN FRASER WITH A VICHY FRENCH 75MM FIELD GUN FROM THE FIRST WORLD WAR ADAPTED TO ANTI-AIRCRAFT WORK. (DONOR RSL NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS)P01467.029
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Cloth collar badge : Colonial Infantry, Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black, wedge shaped cloth collar badge with a red anchor in the centre.REL25384
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Cloth collar badge : 24 Regiment Colonial Infantry (Senegal Rifles), Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Khaki, wedged shaped cloth badge with two yellow parallel stripes located at the top of the badge. Underneath these stripes is the number '24' in yellow, over a yellow anchor.REL25380
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Cloth collar badge : 6 Regiment Colonial Infantry (Spahis Algerian troops), Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black wedge shaped cloth badge with two yellow parallel stripes located at the top of the badge. Underneath these stripes is the number '6' in yellow bullion.REL25383
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Cloth Collar Badge : 6 Regiment Colonial Infantry (Spahis Algerian troops), Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black wedge shaped cloth badge with two yellow parallel stripes located at the top of the badge. Underneath these stripes is the number '6' in yellow bullion.REL25382
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Cloth Collar Badge : 17 Regiment Colonial Infantry, Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Khaki wedge shaped cloth badge with two red parallel stripes located at the top of the badge. Underneath these stripes is the number '17' in red, over a red anchor.REL25381
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Cloth unit badge embroidered with '8' : Vichy French Forces
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Blue/black diamond shaped wool cloth badge with two parallel blue/grey stripes across the edge of the top of the badge. Embroidered in the middle of the badge is a red '8'.REL25386
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Collection relating to the service of 1512, 1578, VX55289, V7592, V24239 Charles James (Nobby) Clarke MM DCM, 14th Battalion.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Battlefield grave of QX19020 Private (Pte) Charles Westland Rogers, 2/31st Battalion. Pte Rogers was killed in action on 11 June 1941 during combat with Vichy French forces. Pte Rogers a grazier fr...P00308.007
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Crowds lined the Beirut streets to watch the procession the day following the historic Acre ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Crowds lined the Beirut streets to watch the procession the day following the historic Acre Convention when agreeement for the cessation of hostilities between the Vichy French in Syria and Great Brit...020028
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DAMOUR AREA, SYRIA. 1941-07. AFTER THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES, CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL AND TIMBER ...
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DAMOUR AREA, SYRIA. 1941-07. AFTER THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES, CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL AND TIMBER SPAN REPLACING THE MASONRY ARCH OF THE MAIN BRIDGE ON THE COAST ROAD OVER THE DAMOUR RIVER, WHICH WAS ...128928
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DAMOUR, SYRIA. 1941-07. DAMAGED BY SHELLFIRE FROM VICHY FRENCH TROOPS, THE DAMOUR BRIDGE WAS MADE ...
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DAMOUR, SYRIA. 1941-07. DAMAGED BY SHELLFIRE FROM VICHY FRENCH TROOPS, THE DAMOUR BRIDGE WAS MADE IMPASSABLE. SYRIAN LABOURERS ARE SHOWN HERE CLEANING UP THE DEBRIS.021288
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DAMOUR, SYRIA. 1941-07. DAMAGED BY SHELLFIRE FROM VICHY FRENCH TROOPS, THE DAMOUR BRIDGE WAS MADE ...
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DAMOUR, SYRIA. 1941-07. DAMAGED BY SHELLFIRE FROM VICHY FRENCH TROOPS, THE DAMOUR BRIDGE WAS MADE IMPASSABLE. SYRIAN LABOURERS ARE SHOWN HERE CLEANING UP THE DEBRIS.021287
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Damour, Syria. July 1941. View of Wadi Damour which was the site of a strategic battle against ...
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Damour, Syria. July 1941. View of Wadi Damour which was the site of a strategic battle against the Vichy French in June and July 1941. Damour was captured by the Australians in July after bitter fight...075379
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DAMOUR, SYRIA. 1941-07. THE DAMOUR BRIDGE, DESTROYED BY VICHY FRENCH FORCES DURING THE CAMPAIGN.
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DAMOUR, SYRIA. 1941-07. THE DAMOUR BRIDGE, DESTROYED BY VICHY FRENCH FORCES DURING THE CAMPAIGN.021286
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DEEP IN THOUGHT AND CONVERSATION. GENERAL CATROUX AND GENERAL ANDRE DE VERDIHAC.
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
DEEP IN THOUGHT AND CONVERSATION. GENERAL CATROUX AND GENERAL ANDRE DE VERDIHAC.008621
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DURING THE SYRIAN CAMPAIGN AN AMERICAN ARMY SPECIALIST IS SHOWN EXAMINING VICHY FRENCH TANKS ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
DURING THE SYRIAN CAMPAIGN AN AMERICAN ARMY SPECIALIST IS SHOWN EXAMINING VICHY FRENCH TANKS WHICH WERE CAPTURED BY THE BRITISH.010770
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Entry into Syria
Film
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
In June 1941 Damien Parer of the Australian Photographic Unit followed in the path of advancing units of the Allied Force (including the 7th Australian Division) which invaded Syria. Scenes record the...F01099
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Former prisoners of the Vichy French enjoy a meal at the AIF camp following their release after ...
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
Former prisoners of the Vichy French enjoy a meal at the AIF camp following their release after victory had been won after heavy fighting.008581/14
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Former prisoners of the Vichy French with Australian soldiers who released them. They are holding ...
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
Former prisoners of the Vichy French with Australian soldiers who released them. They are holding the soldiers' mascots, three young pups, adopted during the campaign.008581/25
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Fort Khiam, Syria. Australian troops of 7th Division 2nd AIF moving across the courtyard of Fort ...
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
Fort Khiam, Syria. Australian troops of 7th Division 2nd AIF moving across the courtyard of Fort Khiam during its capture from the Vichy French, ready to mop up enemy troops remaining in shelters. The...008194
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French Circassian Cavalry assembling outside the railway station preparing to escort senior Vichy ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown British Official Photographer
French Circassian Cavalry assembling outside the railway station preparing to escort senior Vichy French officers through the city on their way to making surrender arrangements for the Axis forces.009749
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French Colonial Infantry Badge : Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Insigne de l' Infanterie Coloniale brass badge, depicting an anchor, as issued to Vichy French colonial infantry.REL25374
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GENERAL ANDRE DE VERDILHAC AND OTHER VICHY FRENCH REPRESENTATIVES ARRIVE TO DISCUSS TERMS OF AN ...
Photograph
Maker: Williams, R
GENERAL ANDRE DE VERDILHAC AND OTHER VICHY FRENCH REPRESENTATIVES ARRIVE TO DISCUSS TERMS OF AN ARMISTICE.008630
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GENERAL ANDRE DE VERDILHAC AND OTHER VICHY REPRESENTATIVES ARRIVE TO DISCUSS TERMS OF AN ...
Photograph
Maker: Williams, R
GENERAL ANDRE DE VERDILHAC AND OTHER VICHY REPRESENTATIVES ARRIVE TO DISCUSS TERMS OF AN ARMISTICE.008631
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GENERAL ANDRE DE VERDILHAC, WHO SIGNED THE ARMISTICE AGREEMENT AS VICHY REPRESENTATIVE, ENTERING ...
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Maker: Williams, R
GENERAL ANDRE DE VERDILHAC, WHO SIGNED THE ARMISTICE AGREEMENT AS VICHY REPRESENTATIVE, ENTERING THE CONFERENCE ROOM.008632
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GENERAL DENTZ ARRIVING IN JERUSALEM UNDER ESCORT. (NEGATIVE BY B.M.I.).
Photograph
Maker: Unknown British Official Photographer
GENERAL DENTZ ARRIVING IN JERUSALEM UNDER ESCORT. (NEGATIVE BY B.M.I.).009592
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General De Verdilhac and a group of British officers on the Beirut wharf when Vichy troops sailed ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
General De Verdilhac and a group of British officers on the Beirut wharf when Vichy troops sailed for France.020811
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GENERAL DE VERDILHAC IS ESCORTED TO THE CONFERENCE BY BRITISH STAFF OFFICERS.
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
GENERAL DE VERDILHAC IS ESCORTED TO THE CONFERENCE BY BRITISH STAFF OFFICERS.008612
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GENERAL DE VERDILHAC SIGNS THE PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT FOR VICHY AT ACRE.
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George Silk, George
GENERAL DE VERDILHAC SIGNS THE PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT FOR VICHY AT ACRE.008626
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General Sir Claude Auchinleck, Commander-in-Chief in the Middle East, (left) with Lieutenant ...
Photograph
Maker: Sanders, William Charles
General Sir Claude Auchinleck, Commander-in-Chief in the Middle East, (left) with Lieutenant General J. D. Lavarack, returning from an inspection of a crater caused by a direct hit from a bomb dropped...020262
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Helmet badge for French Infantry : Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Blackened metal helmet badge, as worn by Vichy French infantry, depicting an embossed flaming grenade. The letters 'RF' (Republique Francaise) are located on the bomb.REL25378
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Helmet badge for Machine Gun Group troops : Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Blackened metal helmet badge with an embossed face of Medusa with radiating rays behind the head. The letters RF (Republique Francaise) are located beneath the head.REL25377
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HMAS PERTH BRINGS HER GUNS TO BEAR DURING PATROL AT SEA.
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
HMAS PERTH BRINGS HER GUNS TO BEAR DURING PATROL AT SEA.008600
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HMS LEANDER ON LOAN TO NEW ZEALAND, FIRES A SALVO IN AN ATTACK ON VICHY POSITIONS ON SYRIAN COAST.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown British Official Photographer
HMS LEANDER ON LOAN TO NEW ZEALAND, FIRES A SALVO IN AN ATTACK ON VICHY POSITIONS ON SYRIAN COAST.008427/08
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Hurricane aircraft and French Renault R-35 light tanks are housed side by side at the Syrian ...
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
Hurricane aircraft and French Renault R-35 light tanks are housed side by side at the Syrian aerodromes. The aircraft are for the protection of Beirut against Nazi terror bombing. The tanks, capture...008989
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KAIRA AREA, QLD. 1944-10-17. NX34870 CAPTAIN G. B. CONNOR, 2/33RD INFANTRY BATTALION, WEARING THE ...
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KAIRA AREA, QLD. 1944-10-17. NX34870 CAPTAIN G. B. CONNOR, 2/33RD INFANTRY BATTALION, WEARING THE AWARD OF THE ORDER OF PATRIOTIC WAR (1ST CLASS) (USSR) AWARDED FOR ACTION IN SYRIA AGAINST THE VICHY F...081505
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KAIRA AREA, QLD. 1944-10-17. NX34870 CAPTAIN G. B. CONNOR, 2/33RD INFANTRY BATTALION, WEARING THE ...
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KAIRA AREA, QLD. 1944-10-17. NX34870 CAPTAIN G. B. CONNOR, 2/33RD INFANTRY BATTALION, WEARING THE WARD OF THE ORDER OF PATRIOTIC WAR, (1ST CLASS) (USSR) AWARDED FOR ACTION IN SYRIA AGAINST THE VICHY F...081504
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KAIRA AREA, QLD. 1944-10-15. VX12014 MAJOR GENERAL E. J. MILFORD DSO GOC 7TH DIVISION (1), TAKES ...
Photograph
KAIRA AREA, QLD. 1944-10-15. VX12014 MAJOR GENERAL E. J. MILFORD DSO GOC 7TH DIVISION (1), TAKES THE SALUTE FROM MEMBERS OF THE 2/ 33RD INFANTRY BATTALION DURING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ORDER OF PATRI...081500
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LEBANON, LITANI RIVER. AN OLD WATERWHEEL BY THE CROSSING NEAR THE COASTAL ROAD. THE ADVANCING ...
Photograph
Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
LEBANON, LITANI RIVER. AN OLD WATERWHEEL BY THE CROSSING NEAR THE COASTAL ROAD. THE ADVANCING BRITISH FORCES MET WITH STRONG RESISTANCE AT THIS POINT BEFORE DRIVING THE VICHY FRENCH FROM THEIR POSITIO...008764
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LEBANON. THE LOCAL POPULATION OF THE TOWNS OF TYRE AND SAIADA (SIDON), FOR THE MOST PART MOSLEMS, ...
Photograph
Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
LEBANON. THE LOCAL POPULATION OF THE TOWNS OF TYRE AND SAIADA (SIDON), FOR THE MOST PART MOSLEMS, TURNED OUT IN FORCE AND WITH ENTHUSIASM TO GREET THE AUSTRALIAN TROOPS WHO HAD DRIVEN THE VICHY FRENCH...008785
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LEBANON. THIS FARM HOUSE, USED BY THE VICHY FRENCH AS A MINOR GARRISON, ON THE ROAD TO ADLOUN ...
Photograph
Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
LEBANON. THIS FARM HOUSE, USED BY THE VICHY FRENCH AS A MINOR GARRISON, ON THE ROAD TO ADLOUN SUFFERED CONSIDERABLY DURING THE BITTER FIGHTING THAT TOOK PLACE IN THE VICINITY BETWEEN THE 2/27TH AUSTRA...008766
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LEBANON. THIS FARM HOUSE, USED BY THE VICHY FRENCH AS A MINOR GARRISON, ON THE ROAD TO ADLOUN ...
Photograph
Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
LEBANON. THIS FARM HOUSE, USED BY THE VICHY FRENCH AS A MINOR GARRISON, ON THE ROAD TO ADLOUN SUFFERED CONSIDERABLY DURING THE BITTER FIGHTING THAT TOOK PLACE IN THE VICINITY BETWEEN THE 2/27TH AUSTRA...008765
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LITANI RIVER, SYRIA, WW2. REMAINS OF A BRIDGE BLOWN UP BY THE VICHY FRENCH.
Photograph
LITANI RIVER, SYRIA, WW2. REMAINS OF A BRIDGE BLOWN UP BY THE VICHY FRENCH.P00064.010
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MAJOR GENERAL ALLEN'S CAR, DISPLAYING THE AUSTRALIAN DIVISION KOOKABURRA SIGN ON THE MUDGUARD, IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Williams, R
MAJOR GENERAL ALLEN'S CAR, DISPLAYING THE AUSTRALIAN DIVISION KOOKABURRA SIGN ON THE MUDGUARD, IN FRONT OF THE CARS WHICH BROUGHT THE VICHY REPRESENTATIVES INTO THE ALLIED LINES.008625
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Marksmans badge: Heavy Machine Gun, Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Prix de Tir Machine Gun sharp shooting prize for heavy machine guns. Brass badge depicts crossed French Hotchkiss 1914 Heavy Machine Guns with a chain attached to each trigger guard.REL25373
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Marksmans badge: Light Machine Gun, Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Prix de Tir Fusil-Mitralleur Chauchat (Sharp Shooting Prize for a light machine gun) brass badge depicting crossed Chauchat Model 1915 Light Machine Guns with a chain attached to each butt stock.REL25372
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Marksmans badge: Rifle Shooting Prize : Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Prix de Tir (for sharp shooting) brass badge depicting crossed Lebel Model 1892 rifles with a chain attached to each butt stock.REL25371
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Medaille Commemorative Du Liban: Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Medaille Commorative Du Liban. Unnamed as issued. This medal was instituted in 1926 for French troops who served in Lebanon. The obverse bears an upright palm branch with crossed swords at foot and th...REL25392
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Members of the 2/25th Infantry Battalion marching from the Beirut wharf after having formed a ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Members of the 2/25th Infantry Battalion marching from the Beirut wharf after having formed a guard of honour for the departure of three ships for France with Vichy French troops.020812
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Men of the 7th Division and Vichy soldiers exchange smokes just prior to the Australians entering ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Men of the 7th Division and Vichy soldiers exchange smokes just prior to the Australians entering Beirut city.020030
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81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31 - bipod
Technology
Maker: Stokes Brandt
Bipod for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The bipod is made from ordnance steel and can be folded for transportation. The bipod has provision for elevation and windage adjustments and is painted matt g...RELAWM20086.004
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Mortar Barrel for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31
Technology
Maker: Stokes Brandt
Mortar Barrel for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and is painted a dull grey colour.RELAWM20086.001
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Official party leaving Government House after making surrender arrangements for the Axis forces. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown British Official Photographer
Official party leaving Government House after making surrender arrangements for the Axis forces. Identified members are, General Catroux, Senior Intelligence Officer (second from left); General Le Gen...009748
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OFF MOZAMBIQUE. 1942-09-29. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE VICHY FRENCH FREIGHTER AMIRAL PIERRE (FORMERLY ...
Photograph
OFF MOZAMBIQUE. 1942-09-29. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE VICHY FRENCH FREIGHTER AMIRAL PIERRE (FORMERLY THE GREEK YIANNIS) SCUTTLING HERSELF WHEN INTERCEPTED BY THE DESTROYER HMAS NIZAM APPROXIMATELY 100 MIL...302849
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Private Purchase Cloth Collar Badge, Reserve African Cavalry (Vichy France)
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Privately made red, diamond shaped cloth collar badge with two parallel bullion stripes located at the top of the badge. Underneath these stripes is a five pointed bullion star and crescent moon. Worn...REL25385
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QASMIYE AREA, SYRIA. 1941-06. AFTER DEMOLITION OF THE BRIDGE OVER THE LITANI RIVER BY THE VICHY ...
Photograph
QASMIYE AREA, SYRIA. 1941-06. AFTER DEMOLITION OF THE BRIDGE OVER THE LITANI RIVER BY THE VICHY FRENCH FORCES ENGINEERS OF 2/6TH FIELD COMPANY, ASSISTED BY INFANTRYMEN, BUILT A PONTOON BRIDGE DURING T...128915
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QASMIYE AREA, SYRIA. 1941-06. 290 'A' TROOP COMPANY, ROYAL ENGINEERS, CONSTRUCTED A ...
Photograph
QASMIYE AREA, SYRIA. 1941-06. 290 'A' TROOP COMPANY, ROYAL ENGINEERS, CONSTRUCTED A SEMI-PERMANENT BRIDGE AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF THE MAIN BRIDGE BY THE VICHY FRENCH FORCES, IN ORDER TO FREE THE BRID...128917
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QASMIYE AREA, SYRIA. 1941-06. ON THE NIGHT OF 10/11 JUNE, BRIDGE CONSTRUCTED BY ENGINEERS WAS ...
Photograph
QASMIYE AREA, SYRIA. 1941-06. ON THE NIGHT OF 10/11 JUNE, BRIDGE CONSTRUCTED BY ENGINEERS WAS ERECTED OVER THE LITANI RIVER BY 2/6TH FIELD COMPANY ABOUT FIFTY YARDS DOWNSTREAM FROM THE BRIDGE DEMOLISH...128916
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QASMIYE AREA. SYRIA. 1941-06. THE SINGLE SPAN STONE ARCH BRIDGE OVER THE LITANI RIVER ON THE ...
Photograph
QASMIYE AREA. SYRIA. 1941-06. THE SINGLE SPAN STONE ARCH BRIDGE OVER THE LITANI RIVER ON THE COAST ROAD WHICH WAS DESTROYED BY THE VICHY FRENCH FORCES DURING THE COASTAL ADVANCE OF 2/16TH INFANTRY BAT...128913
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QASMIYE AREA. SYRIA. 1941-06. THE SINGLE SPAN STONE ARCH BRIDGE OVER THE LITANI RIVER ON THE ...
Photograph
QASMIYE AREA. SYRIA. 1941-06. THE SINGLE SPAN STONE ARCH BRIDGE OVER THE LITANI RIVER ON THE COAST ROAD WHICH WAS DESTROYED BY THE VICHY FRENCH FORCES DURING THE COASTAL ADVANCE OF 2/16TH INFANTRY BAT...128914
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(Regimental Sergeant Major) Jupp, 4th Battalion, taking notes recording information from an Arab ...
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
(Regimental Sergeant Major) Jupp, 4th Battalion, taking notes recording information from an Arab Legion scout captured by the Vichy French, and now released from prison.008581/05
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REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ALLIES AND THE VICHY FORCES MEET TO DISCUSS TERMS OF THE ARMISTICE WHICH ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ALLIES AND THE VICHY FORCES MEET TO DISCUSS TERMS OF THE ARMISTICE WHICH ENDED THE CAMPAIGN IN SYRIA AND LEBANON AND ENDED THE FEARS OF GERMAN INFILTRATION INTO THIS STRATEGICAL...008629
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REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ALLIES AND THE VICHY FORCES MEET TO DISCUSS TERMS OF THE ARMISTICE WHICH ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ALLIES AND THE VICHY FORCES MEET TO DISCUSS TERMS OF THE ARMISTICE WHICH ENDED THE CAMPAIGN IN SYRIA AND LEBANON AND ENDED THE FEARS OF GERMAN INFILTRATION INTO THIS STRATEGICAL...008628
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Salvage Corps (Syria)
Film
Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
The 1st Australian Corps Salvage Unit associated with an English Recovery Unit (6th LOC). The combined units being under the command of Australian Lieutenant F J Terry. Vichy French artillery pieces a...F01130
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Sharp Shooting Prize for grenadiers : Vichy France
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver Prix de Tir Grenadier, sharp shooting badge for grenadiers, depicting a flaming grenade with a chain attached to either side of the bomb.REL25376
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Signing of the Syrian Armistice at Acre
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Depicts a group of officers at a table signing the Syrian Armistice at Acre in Palestine, 1941. General Wilson, the commander of British Troops in Palestine and Transjordan is seen at centre, with bal...ART26632
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Signing Peace Treaty at Acre, and entry into Beirut
Film
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
The Armistice was signed on 12 July, 1941 at Acre by General Sir Henry Maitland Wilson KCB, DSO, for the Allies and General Verdilhac for the Vichy French. On 15 July 1941 the 2/16 Australian Infantry...F01102
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Small Base Plate for 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31
Technology
Maker: Stokes Brandt
Circular base plate for the 81 mm Brandt Mortar mle 27/31for use on hardened surfaces. The base plate is made from pressed steel and features four spear-pointed ground anchors and two carrying handles...RELAWM20086.002
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SOME OF THE VICHY STAFF ENTERING THE CONFERENCE BUILDING.
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
SOME OF THE VICHY STAFF ENTERING THE CONFERENCE BUILDING.008615
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Studio portrait of QX10713 Lance Corporal (LCpl) John Alexander Henderson, 2/25th Battalion. A ...
Photograph
Maker: Simmonds, Ranald
Studio portrait of QX10713 Lance Corporal (LCpl) John Alexander Henderson, 2/25th Battalion. A sugar mill employee, LCpl Henderson enlisted from Bauple, Qld, on 6 July 1940. Promoted Corporal (Cpl) ...P10267.001
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SYDNEY, NSW. 1944-04-11. PORTRAIT OF NX34870 CAPTAIN G.B. CONNOR, COMMANDER, "D" COMPANY, 2/33RD ...
Photograph
Maker: Johnston, Eric Charles
SYDNEY, NSW. 1944-04-11. PORTRAIT OF NX34870 CAPTAIN G.B. CONNOR, COMMANDER, "D" COMPANY, 2/33RD INFANTRY BATTALION. THIS OFFICER WAS CAPTURED IN SYRIA AND TAKEN TO FRANCE. HE WAS RELEASED AFTER TWO M...065601
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Syria. A crew member in the cockpit of a Blenheim aircraft after a successful raid on the ...
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
Syria. A crew member in the cockpit of a Blenheim aircraft after a successful raid on the headquarters of General Henri Dentz, Commander of the Vichy Forces. He is possibly from No. 3 Squadron RAAF.008579/30
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SYRIA. AIR COMMODORE BROWN DSC AFC TALKS WITH FRENCH VICHY AIR CHIEF GENERAL GUENNEKYN.
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
SYRIA. AIR COMMODORE BROWN DSC AFC TALKS WITH FRENCH VICHY AIR CHIEF GENERAL GUENNEKYN.008587