| Place | Europe: Greece, Crete, Heraklion |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART24037 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 15.2 x 22.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Place made | Greece: Crete |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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View from 2/4th Australian Infantry Battalion positions, near Alikarnassos
Description
Positions held by the Battalion when it was attached to 14th (British) Infantry Brigade in the defence of Heraklion in May 1941 against the German glider-borne and parachute troops. The picture shows the direction of approach of the air-borne troops.