| Place | Europe: Greece, Crete, Heraklion |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART24051 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 32 x 44.4 cm [irreg]; Image: 22.8 x 30.5 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Dargie, William |
| Place made | Greece: Crete |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Clay-pits near the air strip, Iraklion
Description
The town of Iraklion is described in the Official War History as Heraklion. This was a site of heavy fighting against German paratroops in May 1941.