Before shipment to the battlefields of Russia and Africa a Valentine tank is put through its paces

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Before shipment to the battlefields of Russia and Africa a Valentine tank is put through its paces

Date4/17/1943

Names

Canada. Canadian Army (subject)

Canada. Department of National War Services (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Before shipment to the battlefields of Russia and Africa a Valentine tank is put through its paces. It is given a gruelling 18-mile test before it can be passed. Valentines cost $75;000-750 $100 victory bonds.

Subject

Tanks

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002104F

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