| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096425 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
TOKUKU PASS, NEW GUINEA, 1945-09-12. AERIAL VIEW OF TOKUKU PASS. IT TOOK FOUR DAYS OF VICIOUS ...
Description
TOKUKU PASS, NEW GUINEA, 1945-09-12. AERIAL VIEW OF TOKUKU PASS. IT TOOK FOUR DAYS OF VICIOUS FIGHTING, HEAVY ARTILLERY CONCENTRATIONS, AND BOMBING BY BEAUFORT AIRCRAFT FROM 71 WING, RAAF, TO SECURE THE PASS AND OCCUPY WONGIARA MISSION. DURING THIS ENCOUNTER 2/3 INFANTRY BATTALION DROVE RIGHT INTO THE HQ OF THE JAPANESE COMMAND. IN THE ACTION FLAME THROWERS WERE USED FOR THE FIRST TIME.