017266
Photograph 017266 Second World War, 1939-1945Dutch New Guinea. A US soldier surveys the coconut palm trees, a scene of desolation after the Allied attack on Biak Island. The landing was preceded by heavy naval bombardment.
017265 Accession Number: 017265
Description
Dutch New Guinea. A burning Japanese dump on the beach at Biak Island after heavy shelling by our naval craft. The scene was one of desolation when the Allies landed on this former Japanese stronghold.
Details
Accession Number
017265
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
9 June 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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