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Two British soldiers take a ride in a miniature tank of French make which was captured from the enemy in the breakthrough to Rome a few weeks ago. The(...)
Two British soldiers take a ride in a miniature tank of French make which was captured from the enemy in the breakthrough to Rome a few weeks ago. The(...)

Two British soldiers take a ride in a miniature tank of French make which was captured from the enemy in the breakthrough to Rome a few weeks ago. The(...)

Date6/17/1944
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Original Toronto Star caption: Two British soldiers take a ride in a miniature tank of French make which was captured from the enemy in the breakthrough to Rome a few weeks ago. The Germans are using much French-made mechanized equipment
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002315F
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