World War II New Zealand soldiers on a gun portee travelling up the Halfaya Pass, Egypt - Photograph taken by H Paton

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Title

World War II New Zealand soldiers on a gun portee travelling up the Halfaya Pass, Egypt - Photograph taken by H Paton

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Caption of file print reads: 'NZers on a gun portee as a convoy makes its way up the Halfaya Pass in November during the 8 Army advance in North Africa. Loaded with ammunition and men's personal gear and the inevitable billy, the truck gives a good impression of an army vehicle in the middle of a campaign when circumstances have compelled the abandoning of 'training layout'. The informal dress typical of such occasions is noticeable, even the Afrika Korps hat worn by the central man.' Photog...

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Format

Image

Date created

[ca Nov 1942]

Creator

Paton, Harold Gear, 1919-2010

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22752819

Locations

Halfaya Pass

Related subjects

World War, 1939-1945 / Campaigns / Africa, North / Transportation / Egypt / Military personnel, New Zealand / Ammunition / Halfaya Pass

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