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