| Accession Number | 005003/11 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Parer, Damien Peter |
| Place made | Egypt: Alexandria, Egypt: Alexandria |
| Date made | 31 December 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A number of Royal Navy warships moored in Alexandria Harbour after their return from being part ...
Description
A number of Royal Navy warships moored in Alexandria Harbour after their return from being part of a naval force that heavily bombarded the Italian ports of Sollum, Bardia and Tobruk. This offensive played a big part in smashing Italian power in the Western Desert.