German prisoner of war camp west of Mateur, Tunisia
German prisoner of war camp west of Mateur, Tunisia. In the background is Hill 609 (Djebel Tahent), the linchpin of German defenses in the final battle for North Africa. The U.S. Army's 34th Div. captured the Hill 609 on redeemed their honor after the Kasserine Pass defeat of Feb. 1943. May 9, 1943 during World War 2. (BSLOC_2014_10_18)
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11002121
Media ID
45257663
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3000px x 2375px
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Credit
Everett Collection / Mary Evans
Source
Everett Collection
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