072617 Accession Number: 072617

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WANDOKAI, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-18. THE EFFECT OF 27 ROUNDS FIRED FROM THE 3 INCH HOWITZER OF A MATILDA TANK AT A JAPANESE TYPE COCONUT LOG BUNKER. MEMBERS OF THE 1ST TANK BATTALION PROVIDED THE FIRE POWER UNDER TEST CONDITIONS CONDUCTED BY THE AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SECTION, HEADQUARTERS NEW GUINEA FORCE.

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072617
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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