| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096483 |
| 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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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-09-12. JAPANESE GARDENS PLANTED IN THE HILLS NEAR TUNNEL HILL ROAD, ...
Description
RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-09-12. JAPANESE GARDENS PLANTED IN THE HILLS NEAR TUNNEL HILL ROAD, ADJACENT TO RABAUL TOWNSHIP. THE JAPANESE GARRISON AT RABAUL DEPENDED ON SUCH GARDENS FOR MOST OF THEIR FOOD, AND MANY AREAS SURROUNDING THE BASE WERE GIVEN OVER TO CULTIVATION. THE EXTENT OF THE ACTIVITY WAS SURVEYED BY TROOPS OF 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE AFTER THEIR OCCUPATION OF RABAUL FOLLOWING THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.