| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 024599 |
| 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. 1942-07-20. SAPPERS OF THE 2/13TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ...
Description
WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-07-20. SAPPERS OF THE 2/13TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS REPAIRING A ROAD NEAR EL ALAMEIN. THIS ROAD WHICH RUNS BETWEEN THE BELT OF COASTAL SANDHILLS AND A SERIES OF LAKES IS OF EARTH AND SEEPAGE HAS CAUSED SOFT PATCHES TO APPEAR AND HOLD UP TRAFFIC. NOTE THE WIRE REINFORCEMENT, WHERE THE SAPPERS ARE STANDING AND ON THE RIGHT, WHICH IS BEING USED TO HELP CONSOLIDATE THE ROAD.