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Allied troops being welcomed as they pass through Tunis
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Allied troops being welcomed as they pass through Tunis
Lantern slide showing allied troops being welcomed as they pass through the town of Tunis, May 1943.From a collection of British official war photographs relating to the 78th Division that were given to the 78th Division Battleaxe Club, who then developed slides of them.Associated with World War Two, North Africa (1940-1943).British troops being welcomed by civilians as they pass through the town of Tunis. The Allies entered the city on 7 May 1943 after surrounding thousands of retreating German and Italian troops. Soldiers from Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery?s Eighth Army had pushed westward and linked up with the Allied force commanded by General Dwight Eisenhower. Date: 1943
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1943 78th Allied Associated Battleaxe Developed Division Official Pass Relating Slides Tunis Welcomed
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This lantern slide depicts a moment of triumph and unity as Allied troops, led by the Eighth Army under Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery and General Dwight Eisenhower's forces, are warmly welcomed by the residents of Tunis on May 7, 1943. The Allied forces had encircled and defeated thousands of retreating German and Italian troops, marking the end of the Battle of Tunisia during World War II. The joyous scene captured in this photograph is a testament to the relief and hope brought by the Allied victory in North Africa. This image is part of a collection of official war photographs that were given to the 78th Division Battleaxe Club and later developed into slides. The collection provides a valuable historical record of the events that transpired during this pivotal period in World War II.
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