| Accession Number | P05389.017 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Tick, John |
| Place made | Vietnam: Long Khanh Province |
| Date made | 7 June 1971 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Held together by jungle vines, a crude timber structure stands in an enemy camp and bunker system ...
Description
Held together by jungle vines, a crude timber structure stands in an enemy camp and bunker system that was assaulted and captured by soldiers of 3 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), during Operation Overlord. Leaning against an upright (left) is an M16A1 rifle. The large and well-designed bunker system had previously been occupied by elements of 3 Battalion, 33 North Vietnamese Army (NVA) Regiment.