025812
Photograph 025812 Second World War, 1939-1945ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-03. RECENTLY RETURNED MEN OF THE A.I.F. RECEIVING INSTRUCTION IN THE USE OF NEW WEAPONS IN THEIR NEW CAMP SOON AFTER ARRIVAL FROM THE MIDDLE EAST.
C04167 Accession Number: C04167
Description
Australian soldiers receiving instruction in the use of trench mortars at Anzac. With trench warfare, these weapons were brought into use. The Australians soon became experts with them.
Details
Accession Number
C04167
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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