013960
Photograph 013960 Second World War, 1939-1945Australian manned M3 Stuart light tanks in action leading to the final assault on Buna, Papua, during which they crashed through a Japanese chain of heavily fortified pillboxes.
013980 Accession Number: 013980
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Following overhaul after three days of continuous action, Australian M3 Stuart light manned tanks move forward for further action, eventually leading to the final assault on Buna.
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013980
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Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
5 December 1942
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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