092503
Photograph 092503 Second World War, 1939-1945WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-05-20. PTE BREWSTER (1) AND LT WHITESIDE (2), MEMBERS OF TANK ATTACK PLATOON, 2/8 INFANTRY BATTALION ADVANCING BEHIND TANKS ON THE BORAM STRIP.
092504 Accession Number: 092504
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WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-05-20. 2/8 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS ADVANCING WITH 2/4 ARMOURED REGIMENT MATILDA TANKS. THE TANKS FIRED ON BUNKERS IN THE FOOTHILLS OVERLOOKING THE STRIP.
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092504
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Colour: Black & white
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