| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Arawe |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 016337 |
| 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 dawn 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. Note the number identifying the landing craft had been whited out by the censor.