THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE 1940 - Bren gun carriers and Light Tank Mk VIs of 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards during an exercise at Bucquoy, 12 January 1940. ,

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THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE 1940 - Bren gun carriers and Light Tank Mk VIs of 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards during an exercise at Bucquoy, 12 January 1940. ,

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