Assault on Madagascar

Issue No.

1175

Date Released

4 Jun 1942

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue: 1 / 1
Summary: mix to First pictures of prompt British action to forestall Japanese. Starting from assembly of convoy at African port, story includes crossing the line ceremony, bombardment of Diego Suarez, mass landing by British troops, operations by Fleet Air Arm and historic signing of surrender terms after forty-eight hours assault.
Keywords: Aviation; Ceremonies; Colonialism; Navy; Military
Library number: 12049
Length of story (in feet): 769

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