| Accession Number | F01223 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 15 min |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | North Africa: Western Desert, Western Desert (Egypt), El Alamein Area, El Alamein |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Battle of Egypt
Description
Australian and British troops in the Alamein area; Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry. VX46983 Brigadier Raymond Walter Tovell and 225 (NX73) Major Charles Hector Finlay of 26 Australian Infantry Brigade; General Sir Leslie Morshead, GOC AIF; VX21054 Lieutenant Thomas Frank Timson, 2/24 Infantry Battalion Field Security Service interrogating prisoners; Lieutenant Horsley, 9 Australian Division Provost Company. Searching prisoners of war; desert scenes. YMCA Commissioner Leu Jones is invested with the German Iron Cross by Australian troops.
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Video of Battle of Egypt (video)