| Accession Number | F01201 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 3 min 32 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Anderson, Alan Frederick |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Townsville |
| Date made | 8 June 1942-9 June 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Assault training
Description
Townsville, Queensland, 8-9 June 1942. A platoon on an assault course to toughen them up for defence of 5 Australian Division HQ. After fording a river the troops are confronted with a series of obstacles including narrow log bridges, trip wires, trenches, barbed-wire etc. During the operation gun powder and gelignite are exploded to simulate artilley fire.
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Video of Assault training (video)