Montgomery inspects Cannone da 152/50, Bengazi
Here we see Montgomery inspecting an Italian twin mounted Cannone da 152/50 A, Mod 1918 at Bengazi, after the port was captured for the final time in the aftermath of the victory at El Alamein. Note the sunken ships blocking the harbour.
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