Tamatave, Madagascar. 1942-05. British troops disembarking from an assault craft on the west ...

Accession Number P02018.104
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film copy negative
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

Tamatave, Madagascar. 1942-05. British troops disembarking from an assault craft on the west coast. The operation, to prevent Japanese forces from capturing the island, lasted some months against light Vichy French opposition. Australian warships supported the operation.

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