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SOMALIA 3. 'Somaliland: Recapture of Berbera by Imperial Forces, March 1941.' Album...
Catalogue reference: CO 1069/10
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- CO 1069/10
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1941
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SOMALIA 3. 'Somaliland: Recapture of Berbera by Imperial Forces, March 1941.'
Album with 6 British official photographs produced by the Air Ministry.
(1) '[Italian soldiers] Off to captivity and comfort.' Photograph No. CM 681.
(2) 'Preparing the skiff which was to find the gap for the Eastern Landing. Picture taken on board one of the ships of the attacking fleet - 15th March.' Photograph No. CM 665.
(3) 'These flags have been hidden from the Italians. The Somalis knew that 'The Day' would surely come. They had their flags ready.' Photograph No. CM 667.
(4) 'Motor transport is all ready to pursue the enemy.' Picture shows army lorries aboard pontoon. Photograph No. CM 672.
(5) 'Smiling Indian soldiers help on the good work.' Column of soldiers crossing the beach with their kit. Photograph No. CM 673.
(6) 'The Sun never sets. Once again the Union Jack flies over Government House.' Photograph No. CM 678.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 6 photograph(s)
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- Photographs may remain in copyright
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- 16x21cm & 21x16cm
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- Open on Transfer
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Foreign and Commonwealth Office Library: Photograph Collection Catalogue: Africa. Somalia 3
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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C11291608/
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CO 1069
Colonial Office and successors: Photographic Collection
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