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Image Not Available for Every approaching enemy is noted by the guards in the high towers. Death in this warlike land is more quick than anywhere else in the world.
Every approaching enemy is noted by the guards in the high towers. Death in this warlike land is more quick than anywhere else in the world.
Image Not Available for Every approaching enemy is noted by the guards in the high towers. Death in this warlike land is more quick than anywhere else in the world.

Every approaching enemy is noted by the guards in the high towers. Death in this warlike land is more quick than anywhere else in the world.

Creator Dr. Tichy-Wehr
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 12.9 x 18.2 cm (5 1/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/526
LocationNot currently on display

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