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Western Desert Collection

"Unveiling the Untamed: Exploring the Enigmatic Western Desert" Step into a time capsule and journey back to c1943

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Western Desert Collection: A Bren Carrier being guided through barbed wire during the first stages of the offensive
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Western Desert Collection: Crusader tanks get ready for action in Tunisia during the North African campaign of World
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Western Desert Collection: British soldiers of General Andersons First Army at work on the telephone system
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Western Desert Collection: The R. E. M. E. - Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers is the British Army
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Western Desert Collection: Desert Squadron - planes of the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War, c1943
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Western Desert Collection: Studies from Life at the Zoological Gardens (litho)
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Western Desert Collection: A British soldier reads the Sunday pictorial newspaper in some off-duty leisure time
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Western Desert Collection: Moving up to the front line. New Zealand infantry marching through the choking sand of
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Western Desert Collection: British Army battery claims honour of the last shot on the Eighth Army battle front
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Western Desert Collection: Before Bizerta fell to the Allied forces, a good deal of resistance had to be overcome in
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Western Desert Collection: American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, accompanied by General Henri Giraud
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Western Desert Collection: Snow and heavy rainfall turned North African and Italian airfields into swamps
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Western Desert Collection: This British Hurricane aircraft has been presented by the RAF to the Major General
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Western Desert Collection: Hurricane fighter planes, equipped with special anti-tank guns, accounted
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Western Desert Collection: Five topicalised Hurricane Mark IICs of No. 94 Squadron RAF based at El Gamil, Egypt
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Western Desert Collection: British tanks in the Western Desert. Pictured, these tanks (25 tons, 19 ft
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Western Desert Collection: RAF Halifax heavy bombers operating with the two Mediterranean Air Forces have not been
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Western Desert Collection: The worlds greatest traffic jam - Rommels headlong retreat from Egypt
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Western Desert Collection: British troops stationed in the western Desert, North Africa
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Western Desert Collection: An Indian soldier mans a Bren Gun in the Western Desert. May 1941
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Western Desert Collection: Men from a Sikh regiment seen fighting in the Western Desert. September 1941
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Western Desert Collection: Indian Bren Gun carriers, manned by a famous Sikh Regiment, in the Western Desert
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Western Desert Collection: This photograph shows the extraordinary scene presented to Allied Airmen when Rommel
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Western Desert Collection: RAF Advanced units take over captured Airfields in Tripolitania during the Second World
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Western Desert Collection: Picture taken at an RAF Advanced Air base in North Africa from which RAF Fighter Squadron
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Western Desert Collection: British Army soldiers of the Royal Corps of Signals Regiment
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Western Desert Collection: In the early hours of May 6th 1943, a large-scale attack was launched against
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Western Desert Collection: A captured Italian anti-aircraft gun, the pit of which is being used as an observation
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Western Desert Collection: Just as they were about to escape from Gabes, this truck full of Italian soldiers were
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Western Desert Collection: Soldiers point to the Desert Rat symbol adopted by the 8th Army Circa 1941
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Western Desert Collection: A Regiment of the Royal Artillery (attached to the New Zealand Division
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Western Desert Collection: General view showing a German supply airfield in use at Cyrenaica
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Western Desert Collection: The Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Western Desert Collection: The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Western Desert Collection: At a Battlefield Cemetery in Egypt, 1942, (1945). Creator: Unknown
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Western Desert Collection: Victors of the Western Desert in Conference, 1941
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Western Desert Collection: Unhappy the Caproni They Happen to Spot, 1941
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Western Desert Collection: Patterns in the sand, Libyan Desert, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, Africa


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"Unveiling the Untamed: Exploring the Enigmatic Western Desert" Step into a time capsule and journey back to c1943, where the Desert Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm took flight amidst the arid expanse. As their planes soared through endless skies, they became guardians of freedom during the Second World War. Amidst this vast wilderness, a Bren Carrier cautiously navigates through barbed wire, marking the first stages of an offensive that would shape history. The Crusader tanks stand poised for action in Tunisia, ready to engage in fierce battles during the North African campaign. In this unforgiving terrain, British soldiers from General Anderson's First Army tirelessly work on establishing a vital telephone system. The skilled hands of R. E. M. E. , or Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, ensure that communication remains unbroken amidst adversity. Beyond warfare lies another world altogether - within these desert borders lie captivating life forms at Zoological Gardens. Through lithographic studies from life itself emerge vivid depictions of nature's wonders that have thrived against all odds. No visit to this region is complete without encountering timeless marvels like The Sphinx and Pyramids. These ancient structures silently bear witness to countless generations passing by; their mysteries continue to captivate even today. Yet amidst triumphs and tribulations lies poignant remembrance - at a Battlefield Cemetery in Egypt stands as a solemn testament to sacrifice made during 1942 (1945). Its creator unknown but its message clear: heroes rest here who fought valiantly for our freedom. Gathered around conference tables in 1941 are victors of the Western Desert – strategizing future endeavors with determination etched upon their faces. Their resilience echoes across time as we honor those who shaped history on these very sands. Even amid conflict and chaos, moments of respite arise when leisure beckons. A British soldier finds solace reading Sunday pictorial newspaper – an escape from reality, if only for a fleeting moment.