| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 013352 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | North Africa: Western Desert |
| Date made | c November 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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THIS PICTURE FROM THE WESTERN DESERT WAS TAKEN SHORTLY AFTER THE GREAT BATTLE OF ALAMEIN DURING ...
Description
THIS PICTURE FROM THE WESTERN DESERT WAS TAKEN SHORTLY AFTER THE GREAT BATTLE OF ALAMEIN DURING WHICH AN A.I.F. UNIT PERFORMED MAGNIFICENTLY AGAINST THE ADVANCING AXIS FORCES. IT COMMEMORATES A SERVICE HELD BY SALVATION ARMY COMMISSIONER TIBBS DURING WHICH HE GAVE A TALK THAT HAS BECOME FAMOUS IN THE DESERT AS THE "SERMON ON THE SANDHILLS." THE SERMON WAS PREACHED WITHIN SOUND OF THE GUNS AND IN A SUNKEN GULLY PROTECTED FROM ENEMY AIRCRAFT BY ACK ACK POSTS MOUNTED ON THE SURROUNDING HEIGHTS.