| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 041996 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film polyester negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-09-10. 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION TROOPS ARE HOLDING THE NORTHERN SECTOR ...
Description
WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-09-10. 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION TROOPS ARE HOLDING THE NORTHERN SECTOR NEAR EL ALAMEIN. ON A RECENT SUNDAY SOME OF THEM DRAGGED A CAPTURED ITALIAN BREDA 47 MM ANTI-TANK GUN DOWN TO THE BEACH TO TRY IT OUT. HAVING SATISFIED THEMSELVES AS TO ITS CAPABILITIES, THEY SETTLED DOWN TO ENJOY THEMSELVES AS BEST THEY COULD. NOT AS GOOD AS A DAY OFF, BUT SOMETHING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. LOADING THE BREDA GUN.