093147 Accession Number: 093147

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WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-06-17. HILL 2 AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE AERIAL AND ARTILLERY BOMBARDMENT. SEE PHOTOS 93161 AND 93415 FOR VIEWS OF THE SAME HILL AFTER IT HAD BEEN CAPTURED BY B COMPANY, 2/8 INFANTRY BATTALION.

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093147
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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