| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Arawe |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 016342 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Dick, Harold George |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Arawe |
| Date made | 15 December 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
New Britain. Landing craft approach the inhospitable shores near Arawe, where American troops ...
Description
New Britain. Landing craft approach the inhospitable shores near Arawe, where American troops forced a landing at drawn in one of the most daring amphibious assaults yet undertaken in this area. Completely overwhelming the Japanese defenders, they seized the entire Arawe Peninsula within three hours.