016421
Photograph 016421 Second World War, 1939-1945Saidor, New Guinea. United States troops in the first wave of the sea-borne invasion of Saidor, approach the shore after heavy naval bombardment of enemy positions.
016414 Accession Number: 016414
Description
New Guinea. Following naval bombardment of Saidor, a Japanese supply base in northern New Guinea, US forces in assault craft approach the shore in the first wave.
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016414
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Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
7 January 1944
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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