British Forces in the Middle East, 1945-1947 Under the shadow of the Blue Mosque, a contingent of the Egyptian Army marches into the courtyard of the citadel in Cairo during the ceremony marking the handing over of the fortress to local control. This was a first step towards the ending of British rule in Egypt.

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2172 x 2301 px | 36.8 x 39 cm | 14.5 x 15.3 inches | 150dpi

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5 March 2022

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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