016419
Photograph 016419 Second World War, 1939-1945New Guinea. American troops landing at Saidor rush down the gangplanks to the beach from the landing craft, infantry (LCI).
016415 Accession Number: 016415
Description
New Guinea. Landing unopposed, American forces walking down the gangplanks of the landing craft, infantry (LCI) take the beach at Saidor, a Japanese supply base in northern New Guinea. The landing has been consolidated, and airstrips are being laid out.
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Accession Number
016415
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
7 January 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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