The worlds greatest traffic jam - Rommels headlong retreat from Egypt

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The worlds greatest traffic jam - Rommels headlong retreat from Egypt

The worlds greatest traffic jam - Rommels headlong retreat from Egypt.
This photograph shows the extraordinary scene presented to Allied Airmen when Rommel began his retreat from El Alamein. For miles along the coast road enemy vehicles stretch in an almost unbroken line as they press westward, in their attempt to avoid the advancing Allies. This was the airmans view of the read leading to Sollum Pass. At the left and in the centre are traffic blocks caused by road obstructions, The whole area is pitted with bomb craters, indicating the weight and intensity of the Allied bombers persistent attack on the enemys dispersed transport and armoured vehicles before the full retreat began.
(Picture) Close of melee at Halfaya pass.
6th December 1942

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Reach plc
Mirrorpix
Egypt

Media ID 21897191

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1942 Aerial Armed Forces North Africa Services Western Desert

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