P03856.020 Accession Number: P03856.020

Description

An unidentified Australian soldier inspects battle-damaged shops in the town of Long Dien. Following the evacuation of the civilian population, Australian forces fought a day-long battle against Viet Cong elements in the town.

Details

Accession Number
P03856.020
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Support: Acetate
Date Made
22 August 1968
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor B Errington
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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