091733 Accession Number: 091733

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WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-05-10. TROOPS OF 2/4 INFANTRY BATTALION ADVANCING AGAINST ENTRENCHED JAPANESE PILLBOXES, TUNNELS AND CAVES. THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY THE FIRE POWER FROM 2/4 ARMOURED REGIMENT MATILDA TANKS. STRETCHER BEARERS CARRYING CASUALTY IN THE BACKGROUND, AND AN INFANTRYMAN MAINTAINS CONTACT WITH A "WALKIE TALKIE" SET IN THE FOREGROUND.

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091733
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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