| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch New Guinea, Humboldt Bay, Hollandia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART22971 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 30.6 x 43.5 cm; frame: 42.4 x 54.4 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on hardboard |
| Maker |
Adams, Dennis |
| Place made | Netherlands East Indies: Dutch New Guinea, Humboldt Bay, Hollandia |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Hollandia
Description
Allied personnel at Japanese positions in Hollandia, Irian Jaya. Hollandia was renamed 'Jayapura' by the Indonesians c 1947. After the Americans captured Hollandia, General Macarthur made it into a large base for air and naval operations. The image shows American landing craft with Australian troops inside.