| Place | Europe: Greece |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART23986 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 27.9 x 40.6 cm; Image: 15.2 x 33 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Dargie, William |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Road between railway bridge over Pinios River and 2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion positions, Tempe
Description
Drawing of the positions held by an Australian infantry battalion during heavy attack by German armoured units on the rearguard of British forces during the withdrawal from Greece in 1941. Heavy losses were inflicted on the enemy and the attack repulsed by the Australian and New Zealanders.