Second World War (WW2)
Press cuttings collected or written by Hardyman, mainly relating to Madagascar and Second World War. Includes topics and headlines such as: victory parade for the King's African Rifles (presentation of military medals to 3 men from the King's African Rifles by General Sir William Platt after the occ...
| Order number: |
PP MS 63, Hardyman, Box 66 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
1942 |
| Level: |
File |
| Format: | Archive |
| Subjects: |
| Order number: |
PP MS 63, Hardyman, Box 66 |
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| Summary: |
Press cuttings collected or written by Hardyman, mainly relating to Madagascar and Second World War. Includes topics and headlines such as: victory parade for the King's African Rifles (presentation of military medals to 3 men from the King's African Rifles by General Sir William Platt after the occupation of Tananarive by the British, Nov 1942); 'What Madagascar means to the Allies'; 'Madagascar: French through 300 years', 'South African [and East African] troops and airmen in action', 'British Troops Advance on Capital of Madagascar', 'A review of the taking of Majunga', 'British Advance on Antananarivo: South Africans' Share in Operations', and articles referring to history and culture of Madagascar and allied war efforts. |
| Previous numbers: |
E2 |
| Extent: |
8 folders |
| Access status: |
Open |
| File number: |
166 |
| Format: | Archive |
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