In the mid-20th century men were generally beardless, and the armed forces particularly emphasised the clean-shaven look. These two New Zealand soldiers, released after five weeks as prisoners of war in Libya in 1941, finger the beards they grew while in captivity.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, War History Collection (DA-01514)
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DA-02347B
Photograph by M. D. Elias
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