| Accession Number | 150312 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon: Syria |
| Date made | July 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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An outstanding effort by Allied troops including Australian Corps, British, Free French and ...
Description
An outstanding effort by Allied troops including Australian Corps, British, Free French and Indian formations saw the capture of Damour and Damascus in June - July 1941 resulting in the Vichy French collapse. These actions were recorded by Australian troops in this inscription engraved on stone during the construction of the Haifa-Tripoli railway.