| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Wewak, Wewak Area |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 094021 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Carew, Fred |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-14. THIS PICTURE GIVES SOME IDEA OF THE EFFECT OF THE 4500 ROUNDS ...
Description
WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-14. THIS PICTURE GIVES SOME IDEA OF THE EFFECT OF THE 4500 ROUNDS OF ARTILLERY CONCENTRATION AND POUNDING BY 350 MORTAR BOMBS ON "THE BLOT" WHICH TOOK PLACE BEFORE THE ASSAULT BY A COMPANY, 2/8 INFANTRY BATTALION, WITH B COMPANY IN SUPPORT.