When Canadian troops, on the, trail of the retreating' enemy, entered the town of Bojano it was found to be deserted except for a few elderly people. The Mermans.before retreating, thoroughly looted the people’s homes, taking with them food and valuables. Hardly a home was left untouched. All available cattle were stolen. Fresh water was unobtainable, so the Army photographer hands over his bottle to a father of Bojano who gives his family a drink on their return to the town.
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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 4646, 29 June 1944, Page 4
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81When Canadian troops, on the, trail of the retreating' enemy, entered the town of Bojano it was found to be deserted except for a few elderly people. The Mermans.before retreating, thoroughly looted the people’s homes, taking with them food and valuables. Hardly a home was left untouched. All available cattle were stolen. Fresh water was unobtainable, so the Army photographer hands over his bottle to a father of Bojano who gives his family a drink on their return to the town. Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 4646, 29 June 1944, Page 4
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