| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 071134 |
| 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 MATILDA TANK FROM THE 1ST TANK BATTALION, FIRING A 3" HOWITZER ...
Description
GUSIKA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-03-15. A MATILDA TANK FROM THE 1ST TANK BATTALION, FIRING A 3" HOWITZER HIGH EXPLOSIVE 119 TO TEST THE VULNERIBILITY OF A CUPOLA FITTED TO THE BODY OF ANOTHER MATILDA TANK. AT THIS RANGE OF 75 YARDS, THE HIGH EXPLOSIVE SHELLS HAD LITTLE EFFECT.