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Montgomery observing the field, Egypt, Nov 1942

Caption     Montgomery observing the field, Egypt, Nov 1942 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Identification Code   208-PU-138LL-3
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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
16 Apr 2015 05:39:40 PM

GOOD SHOW: MONTY

British General Bernard Montgomery on the look out for Rommel and his Afrika Korps, from his position in turret of American M-3 Grant/Lee tank

FAMOUS BERET:

Did you know Monty's beret was given to him by
Sergeant James Frazer, 6th Royal Tank Regiment,
7th Armored Division "Desert Rats" North Africa November 1942

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