| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 072170 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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FORTIFICATION POINT, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-08. THE EFFECT OF THREE ROUNDS OF ARMOUR PIERCING ...
Description
FORTIFICATION POINT, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-08. THE EFFECT OF THREE ROUNDS OF ARMOUR PIERCING PROJECTILE FIRED FROM A RANGE OF 150 YARDS BY MEMBERS OF THE 2/14TH FIELD REGIMENT USING A CAPTURED JAPANESE 75MM FIELD GUN PACK TYPE, MEIJI 41, AGAINST THE FRONT ARMOUR OF A DISABLED MATILDA TANK. THE WEAPON WAS SERVICED BY MEMBERS OF THE 2/83RD LIGHT AID DETACHMENT IN THE TESTS ARRANGED BY THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SECTION, ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS AT HEADQUARTERS 5TH DIVISION.