Australia makes anti-tank guns (Cinesound News No. 557)

Accession Number F00583
Collection type Film
Measurement 2 min 12 sec
Object type Newsreel
Physical description 35mm - safety/b&w/sound
Place made Australia: South Australia
Date made 3 July 1942
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

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Description

The manufacture of 2 Pounder anti-tank guns in the General Motors Factory Woodville South Australia. Commentator states that reports from America stating that Australia is self-sufficient in arms production are untrue. Though Australia does produce quality arms as these anti-tank guns she still needs her allies' help.