016339
Photograph 016339 Second World War, 1939-1945New Britain. Gunners stand to their posts as the American landing barges approach the coral shores near Arawe in one of the most daring amphibious assaults yet undertaken in this area.
016338 Accession Number: 016338
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New Britain. Gunners stand to their posts as the American landing barges approach the coral shores near Arawe in one of the most daring amphibious assaults yet undertaken in this area.
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016338
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Colour: Black & white
Date Made
15 December 1943
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Whole
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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