018411 Accession Number: 018411

Description

Aitape, New Guinea. April 1945. Australian troops moving along the northern New Guinea coast take cover when Japanese shells come over. The men are shown using the natural protection of a beach bank.

Details

Accession Number
018411
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
April 1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 018411

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