| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096485 |
| 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. MEMBERS OF A COMPANY 29/46 INFANTRY BATTALION, CAMPED NEAR THE ...
Description
RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-09-12. MEMBERS OF A COMPANY 29/46 INFANTRY BATTALION, CAMPED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO A JAPANESE TUNNEL SYSTEM DURING THE EARLY STAGES OF THE OCCUPATION OF RABAUL BY A FORCE DRAWN FROM 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE. THE JAPANESE MADE EXTENSIVE USE OF TUNNELS AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF ABOVEGROUND INSTALLATIONS DURING ALLIED AIR ATTACKS.