| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096419 |
| 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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CAPE MOEM, NEW GUINEA, 1945-09-12. AERIAL VIEW OF CAPE MOEM. DURING THE ADVANCE ALONG THE COAST ...
Description
CAPE MOEM, NEW GUINEA, 1945-09-12. AERIAL VIEW OF CAPE MOEM. DURING THE ADVANCE ALONG THE COAST FROM DAGUA TO CAPE MOEM, 2/8 INFANTRY BATTALION PROBED EASTWARDS TOWARDS CAPE MOEM, STRIKING HEAVY OPPOSITION FROM THE FOOTHILLS SOUTH OF BORAM AIRSTRIP, AN AREA WHICH WAS HEAVILY BOOBY TRAPPED, CAPE MOEM, AFTER HEAVY ARTILLERY AND BOMBING CONCENTRATIONS, WAS TAKEN AGAINST LIGHT OPPOSITION, ON 1945-05-22.