| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 072402 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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WANDOKAI, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-17. THE EFFECTS AGAINST A JAPANESE BUNKER OF 13 ROUNDS OF 3 INCH ...
Description
WANDOKAI, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-17. THE EFFECTS AGAINST A JAPANESE BUNKER OF 13 ROUNDS OF 3 INCH HIGH EXPLOSIVE SHELL FIRED FROM A MATILDA TANK DURING TESTS CONDUCTED BY THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SECTION, ATTACHED NEW GUINEA FORCE. SOME SHOTS STRUCK THE LOGGED FRONT A NUMBER EXPLODED INSIDE AFTER PASSING THROUGH THE SLIT, AND ONE ROUND EXPLODED A FEW FEET IN FRONT OF THE BUNKER.