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The last hours before battle

22nd October 1942: The British Eighth Army readies itself for its new offensive -with the infantry concealed in advanced positions on the front line

Oct 22, 2022
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A Sherman tank of HQ 24th Armoured Brigade, with its 'sunshield' lorry camouflage erecte
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