070757 Accession Number: 070757

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CAPE GLOUCESTER AREA, NEW BRITAIN, 1944-03-07. THIS PHOTO GIVES SOME IDEA OF THE TRANSPORT PROBLEMS THAT CONFRONTED THE FIRST TROOPS TO ARRIVE IN THIS AREA. THE ROAD IS IN THE OPERATIONAL AREA OF THE 3RD BATTALION, 17TH UNITED STATES MARINE ENGINEERS.

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070757
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Photograph
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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