| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 305124 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Netherlands Indies Government Information Service Film And Photo Unit |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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LINGKAS, TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-05. INDONESIAN, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES AND AUSTRALIAN ...
Description
LINGKAS, TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-05. INDONESIAN, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES AND AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS WITH ALLIED EQUIPMENT ON THE LANDING BEACH. THE US NAVY LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST) 530 IS DISCHARGING STORES ONTO A PONTOON PIER IN THE BACKGROUND. THE SHELL HOLES AND SHATTERED PALMS ARE EVIDENCE OF THE ALLIED BOMBARDMENT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).