| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 005271 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original acetate |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | North Africa: Libya, Cyrenaica, Bardia Area, Capuzzo |
| Date made | 24 December 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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FORT CAPUZZO, LIBYA. AN ITALIAN STRONGHOLD BETWEEN SOLLUM AND BARDIA WHICH FELL TO THE BRITISH ...
Description
FORT CAPUZZO, LIBYA. AN ITALIAN STRONGHOLD BETWEEN SOLLUM AND BARDIA WHICH FELL TO THE BRITISH FORCES. THE NAVY ASSISTED IN THE BOMBARDMENT OF THE FORT AND IT WAS REDUCED TO RUINS. IT WAS FORMERLY A STRONGPOST FOR GUARDING OF A WATER POINT FOR ITALIANS.