| Accession Number | 016228 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Brown, Norman |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Huon Peninsula, Finschhafen, Sattelberg Area |
| Date made | c November 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
When ground gave way beneath this tank during the attack on Sattelberg it balanced precariously ...
Description
When ground gave way beneath this tank during the attack on Sattelberg it balanced precariously on the edge of a thirty foot drop. Australian troops are getting the tank back to firm ground. Matilda tanks were used to blast Japanese positions in the village. In the foreground a Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) officer hands out coffee, using 'silver mugs' made from condensed milk tins.