| Accession Number | P02743.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Place made | North Africa: Western Desert, Western Desert (Egypt), El Alamein Area, El Alamein |
| Date made | 31 October 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Soldiers of the 2/3rd Australian Pioneer Battalion dug in close to the railway embankment on the ...
Description
Soldiers of the 2/3rd Australian Pioneer Battalion dug in close to the railway embankment on the south side, near the Blockhouse during the battle of El Alamein. The 2/3rd Pioneer Battalion had been in a difficult position for most of the day. They were without artillery support in the early part of the morning as the artillery link and their own support weapons and ammunition were held back at Tel el Eisa. The enemy were holding the high ground on three sides and the battalion was very exposed. It was not until late afternoon that they reorganised and dug into the railway embankment.