Accession Number | P02018.104 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Tamatave, Madagascar. 1942-05. British troops disembarking from an assault craft on the west ...
Description
Tamatave, Madagascar. 1942-05. British troops disembarking from an assault craft on the west coast. The operation, to prevent Japanese forces from capturing the island, lasted some months against light Vichy French opposition. Australian warships supported the operation.