| Accession Number | F01264 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 6 min |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Anderson, Alan Frederick |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Wide Bay Area, Kiep, Tol |
| Date made | 20 March 1945-21 March 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Australian troops land at Tol Plantation
Description
Australian troops land unopposed from small landing craft on to a beach at Tol Plantation. Wire mesh ramps are assembled across sandy beach; mine detection; domestic shots showing troops settling in, eating, etc. General Sir Thomas Blamey, C-in-C, arrives by motor launch to inspect area with Maj.-Gen. Ramsay G.O.C. 5th Australian Division and other unidentified senior officers.
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Video of Australian troops land at Tol Plantation (video)