| Accession Number | F01697 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 5 min 24 sec |
| 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, Waitavalo |
| Date made | 7 March 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Attack on Waitavalo
Description
General coverage of the attack on Waitavalo Plantation New Britain. Supply difficulties, artillery bombardment of enemy positions, wounded Australians, captured Japanese equipment ( Type 99 7.7 mm Light Machine Gun), mortars and 25 field gun pounder in action.
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