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Bill Webb. Cpl Brown. Tpr Blumenson
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Bill Webb. Cpl Brown. Tpr Blumenson
Photograph: Bill Webb. Cpl Brown. Tpr Blumenson. Shows three men sitting in the back of a truck, one of the men is holding a mounted Bren gun. Truck has a rhino logo on the back left hand side. Inscribed on back of truck, Z 4504672 and 62. From a photograph album containing 620 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), 1940-1941. With captions taken from a separate index volume. Associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Date: 1941
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Bill Bren Inscribed Logo Mounted Photograph Rhino Truck Webb
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of respite for three soldiers, Bill Webb, Cpl Brown, and Tpr Blumenson, during the intense battles of the North African campaign in 1941. The trio is seen sitting in the back of a military truck, with Cpl Brown holding a mounted Bren gun at the ready. The truck, bearing the distinctive rhino logo on its back left hand side, is inscribed with the identification number Z 4504672. The image is part of an album containing 620 photographs compiled by Major Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, of the 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters). The album, which also includes captions taken from a separate index volume, offers a unique insight into the daily life and experiences of the soldiers during this pivotal period of World War Two. The image, taken in 1941, is a poignant reminder of the camaraderie and determination that sustained the troops in the face of adversity. The men's relaxed expressions and the seemingly mundane setting of the truck contrast sharply with the danger and uncertainty that would have been a constant presence in their daily lives. The mounted Bren gun, a crucial weapon in the defense against enemy attacks, underscores the ever-present threat of combat. This photograph is a testament to the courage and resilience of the soldiers who served during World War Two and offers a glimpse into their personal experiences on the battlefield.
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