| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Huon Peninsula, Lae Markham River Area, Upper Markham River Area |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 100203 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Rogers, M B |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Markham River, New Guinea. 1943-09-05. Aerial view of troops of 7th Division crossing the river ...
Description
Markham River, New Guinea. 1943-09-05. Aerial view of troops of 7th Division crossing the river during the drive to force the Japanese from the Huon Peninsula. Some of the troops can be seen carrying rubber rafts to paddle across the deep water, others are walking across the shallows.