| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Cairns, Unity Point |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 083109 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
UNITY BEACH, QLD. 1944-11-13. TROOPS OF HQ 18 INFANTRY BRIGADE ENGAGED IN THE AMPHIBIOUS TRAINING ...
Description
UNITY BEACH, QLD. 1944-11-13. TROOPS OF HQ 18 INFANTRY BRIGADE ENGAGED IN THE AMPHIBIOUS TRAINING EXERCISE 'OCTOPUS', RECEIVING ASSISTANCE FROM A BULLDOZER TO BRIDGE THE GAP TO THE BEACH BY HAULING A BOX GIRDER BRIDGE. THIS WILL PERMIT THE LANDING OF MOBILE EQUIPMENT. [UNITY BEACH WAS THE CODE NAME FOR PALM BEACH]