| Place | Europe: Greece |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART23989 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 27.8 x 40.5; Image: 15.2 x 17.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Dargie, William |
| Place made | Greece |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Tempe village
Description
The 2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion held positions astride the road to the west of the village and held up a strong German tank attack in a rearguard action during the withdrawal of British forces from Greece in 1941.