Image: Pictures From Iran E5329

Description: Pictures From Iran British troops attacked the island of Aradian on the River Shatt-el-Arab, at the head of the Persian Gulf, in order to gain control of a large oil refinery, belonging to the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. Indian troops were landed from assault ships from the quayside and they attacked the Iranian strong points in the refinery. This image shows a view of the Indian riflemen seen at various points in the refinery on guard.
Title: Pictures From Iran E5329
Credit: http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//225/media-225102/large.jpg This is photograph E 5329 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums.
Author: No 1 Army Film & Photographic Unit, Keating (Capt)
Permission: This image was created and released by the Imperial War Museum on the IWM Non Commercial Licence. This image was catalogued as taken by the Army Film and Photographic Unit (AFPU) which operated between 1942—1946.[1] The AFPU was composed of members of the forces during their active service, so their works are covered by Crown Copyright provisions. Faithful reproductions may be reused under that licence, which is considered expired 50 years after their creation.
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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