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Accession Number | 090282 |
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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BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-03-30. TANK CREWS OF B SQUADRON, 2/4 ARMOURED REGIMENT, WATERPROOFING THEIR ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-03-30. TANK CREWS OF B SQUADRON, 2/4 ARMOURED REGIMENT, WATERPROOFING THEIR MATILDA TANKS PRIOR TO CROSSING THE PURIATA RIVER DURING THE MOVE FORWARD TO SUPPORT 25 INFANTRY BATTALION. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME TANKS HAVE BEEN USED IN THE BOUGAINVILLE CAMPAIGN.