| Place | Africa: North Africa, Libya, Cyrenaica, Bardia Area, Bardia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 041691 |
| 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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BARDIA, LIBYA. 1941-01-11. A GROUP OF AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY OF THE 19TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE ...
Description
BARDIA, LIBYA. 1941-01-11. A GROUP OF AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY OF THE 19TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE WHO STORMED A HEAVILY DEFENDED WADY WHERE THE ITALIAN GENERAL STAFF WERE DIRECTING OPERATIONS. THE ATTACK TOOK THE ITALIANS BY SURPRISE AND THIS AUSTRALIAN SECTION HAD THE DISTINCTION OF CAPTURING THREE GENERALS AND THEIR STAFF.