| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 024577 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-07-18. EXCAVATOR AT WORK ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TANK TRAP NEAR THE ...
Description
WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-07-18. EXCAVATOR AT WORK ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TANK TRAP NEAR THE ALEXANDRIA-MERSA MATRUH ROAD ABOUT 20 MILES FROM ALEXANDRIA. SOME IDEA OF THE DEPTH OF THE DITCH OF THE TRAP MAY BE GAINED FROM THIS PHOTO. THE ROADWAY BEHIND THE EXCAVATOR WILL BE STUDDED WITH SLOTS, INTO WHICH POSTS WILL BE DROPPED TO FORM A ROAD BLOCK.