| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 024446 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon: Beirut |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1942-06. BATHING SCENE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. THESE MEN ARE FROM A.I.F. UNITS ...
Description
BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1942-06. BATHING SCENE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. THESE MEN ARE FROM A.I.F. UNITS IN SYRIA AND ARE STAYING AT THE "HAPPY VALLEY" LEAVE CAMP, A CAMP ESTABLISHED ABOUT 2 MILES FROM BEIRUT TO ENABLE PERSONNEL TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF A 7-DAY LEAVE PERIOD AT A MINIMUM EXPENSE. DAY TRIPS TO PLACES OF HISTORICAL INTEREST WERE ARRANGED AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES INCLUDED SPORTS, SURFING AND A WELL STOCKED LIBRARY.