018550
Photograph 018550 Second World War, 1939-1945Wewak, New Guinea. 1945. Australian 155mm guns mounted as long toms proved very effective during the Australian assault on Japanese positions in the Wewak Peninsula.
018553 Accession Number: 018553
Description
Wewak, New Guinea. May 1945. Australian artillerymen conveying ammunition to 155mm guns which proved invaluable during the Australian assault on the Wewak Peninsula.
Details
Accession Number
018553
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
May 1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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