| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 071133 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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GUSIKA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-03-15. A CUPOLA FITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE 1ST TANK BATTALION TO A MATILDA ...
Description
GUSIKA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-03-15. A CUPOLA FITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE 1ST TANK BATTALION TO A MATILDA TANK BODY, PICTURED UNDERGOING VULNERABILITY TESTS. THE BURSTS OF HIGH EXPLOSIVE ARE FROM A 3" HOWITZER HIGH EXPLOSIVE 119 FIRED FROM A MATILDA TANK AT A RANGE OF 70 YARDS. THE HIGH EXPLOSIVE SHELLS MADE LITTLE IMPRESSION ON THE CUPOLA.