WWII British Troops Syria | Memories of WWII Africa Campaign Photos

The Associated Press highlights some of its most famous photographs of World War II, as well as pictures from its archives that are rarely seen, in an exhibit and book timed to coincide with the unveiling of the national World War II Memorial in Washington. Now you may purchase your own version from these historic events.

Egypt, December 1940 -- Italy invaded Egypt from Libya on September 13, 1940 and in early December, Britain launched an offensive against the Italians in North Africa. Here, newly arrived British troops leave their camp to train for desert warfare. The outnumbered British won a series of dramatic battles and might have driven Axis forces from North Africa completely had the Cabinet not diverted forces to Greece in February 1941. (AP Photo/British Army Office)

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