018499 Accession Number: 018499

Description

New Guinea. 15 May 1945. As landing barges crowded with members of the 6th Australian Division draw into Sandy Beach troops dash ashore to take up their positions in preparation for an assault on the enemy.

Details

Accession Number
018499
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
15 May 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 018499

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