061718
Photograph 061718 Second World War, 1939-1945PEAK HILL, NEW GUINEA 1943-12-10. A POSITION OCCUPIED BY THE 2/23RD BATTALION AT THE APPROACHES TO PEAK HILL. THIS WELL FORTIFIED POSITION TOOK FIVE DAYS TO SOFTEN UP AND CAPTURE.
006718 Accession Number: 006718
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PEAK HILL, NEW GUINEA. 1943-12-10. POSITION OCCUPIED BY THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION AT THE APPROACHES TO PEAK HILL. THIS WELL FORTIFIED POSITION TOOK 5 DAYS TO SOFTEN UP AND CAPTURE.
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006718
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Colour: Black & white
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