| Place | Africa: North Africa, Western Desert, Western Desert (Egypt), El Alamein Area, Tel el Eisa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 013463 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | North Africa: Western Desert, Western Desert (Egypt), El Alamein Area, Tel el Eisa |
| Date made | 19 October 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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THE REMAINS OF A CONVOY THAT WAS CARRYING SUPPLIES TO GERMAN TROOPS IN THE TEL EL EISA SECTOR ...
Description
THE REMAINS OF A CONVOY THAT WAS CARRYING SUPPLIES TO GERMAN TROOPS IN THE TEL EL EISA SECTOR DURING THE LAST HEAVY FIGHTING IN THE WESTERN DESERT. DURING THE FLUCTUATION OF THE BATTLE THESE VEHICLES CHANGED HANDS TWICE BUT WERE EVENTUALLY REDUCED TO WRECKS WHEN THE ENEMY INTELLIGENCE MISTAKENLY DIRECTED THE CONVOY INTO THE AUSTRALIAN LINES. (PHOTOGRAPHER FRANK HURLEY)