| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 090203 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
GOODENOUGH ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1942-10. TANKS MADE OF HESSIAN ON WOODEN FRAMES AND PLACED IN ...
Description
GOODENOUGH ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1942-10. TANKS MADE OF HESSIAN ON WOODEN FRAMES AND PLACED IN STRATEGIC POSITIONS WERE PART OF THE BLUFF AND DECEPTION PRACTICED BY A SMALL GROUP OF AUSTRALIANS WHO SEIZED THE ISLAND AND LED THE JAPANESE TO BELIEVE THAT AT LEAST ONE BRIGADE OCCUPIED IT.