IMAGE
Native troops of French Colonial Forces marching in a parade in Tunis, World War II - Photograph taken by M D Elias
- Date
- [ca 21 Jun 1943]
- By
- Elias, M D, active 1943
- Reference
- DA-04178-F
- Description
Native troops, known as Ghoums, of the French Colonial Forces marching in an Allied Forces parade in Tunis, Tunisia, during World War II. Photograph taken circa 21 June 1943 by M D Elias.
Other - Notes with caption: Known as 'Ghoums' - ghoum being a formation of their forces such as 'troop'. Prior to war, these troops were equipped and paid, but not quartered - taking their wives on campaigns and living off the country. Very hardy fighters but contemptuous of any form of drill.
Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Part of
- New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency / World War 1939-1945 official negatives - DA Series
- Format
- 1 b&w original negative(s), Negatives, Cellulosic film negative
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