The British Army in France 1939 Men of the BEF being transported from Cherbourg to their assembly area in a railway goods wagon, 29 September 1939.

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piemags / Alamy Stock Photo

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2JRFPD8

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1983 x 1772 px | 33.6 x 30 cm | 13.2 x 11.8 inches | 150dpi

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5 March 2022

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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The British Army in France 1939 Men of the BEF being transported from Cherbourg to their assembly area in a railway goods wagon, 29 September 1939.

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