| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 094357 |
| 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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ULUNKOHOITU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-18. THE SLOPES OF ULUNKOHOITU VIEWED FROM 8 PLATOON, A COMPANY, ...
Description
ULUNKOHOITU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-18. THE SLOPES OF ULUNKOHOITU VIEWED FROM 8 PLATOON, A COMPANY, 2/6 INFANTRY BATTALION POSITION. IT SHOWS THE JAPANESE HUTS AND THEIR AREA OF DEFENCE ALONG THE LEFT FLANK OF THE RIDGE. 13 PLATOON, C COMPANY, 2/6 INFANTRY BATTALION IS AT THE RIGHT. THE MORTARS ARE LOBBING SMOKE BOMBS ON THE RIDGE FOR AIRCRAFT BOMBING INDICATION. THE JAPANESE ARE ESTABLISHED IN THE KABOILUIS VILLAGES FAR TO THE LEFT BACKGROUND.