| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 071420 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Huon Peninsula, Finschhafen, Lakona |
| Date made | 21 March 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
THE MASAWENG RIVER BATTLE SIGN MARKING THE CROSSING BY SIX TANKS FROM A SQUADRON, 1ST TANK ...
Description
THE MASAWENG RIVER BATTLE SIGN MARKING THE CROSSING BY SIX TANKS FROM A SQUADRON, 1ST TANK BATTALION WHICH ATTACKED IN SUPPORT OF THE 29/46TH INFANTRY BATTALION. FOUR TANKS LEADING THE INFANTRY ADVANCE KNOCKED OUT A NUMBER OF LIGHT MACHINE GUNS, AND A 37MM GUN NEAR THE CLIFF FACE.