| Place | Middle East: French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon, Lebanon, Litani River Area |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 008764 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original acetate |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon: Lebanon, Litani River Area |
| Date made | c June 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
LEBANON, LITANI RIVER. AN OLD WATERWHEEL BY THE CROSSING NEAR THE COASTAL ROAD. THE ADVANCING ...
Description
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 POSITION COMMANDING THE CROSSING. (PHOTOGRAPHER: F. HURLEY).