A Band of the Boys

A Band of the Boys

Photograph

A Band of the Boys

Revolt of the Kurds


1962
Gelatin silver print
Image: 6 5/16 × 9 9/16 in. (16.1 × 24.3 cm)
Paper: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Gift of Time-Life Books
1968.0184.0403
Inscriptions Typed in black ink on applied label, verso BC: (Kurd Rebels) 11/62 12) ABAND OF THE BOYS is led by Mahmoud Kawani, an \ ex-landlord from the Erbil region who is rated the best of \ Barzani's tactical commanders. This group "liberated" some \ mortars and mortar shell from a regular army outfit (see \ prisoner picture). \ Credit: Richard G. Anderegg ©1962 MAGNUM Photos
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