| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 089403 |
| 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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TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO, 1945-05-02. TARAKAN HILL BEING SHELLED BY FIRE DIRECTED FROM AN ...
Description
TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO, 1945-05-02. TARAKAN HILL BEING SHELLED BY FIRE DIRECTED FROM AN OBSERVATION POST OPERATED BY 13 BATTERY, 2/7 FIELD REGIMENT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY AND SITUATED ON HORSESHOE RIDGE. TWO PLATOONS FROM D COMPANY, 2/23 INFANTRY BATTALION MOVING THROUGH THE FLAT GROUND WERE FORCED TO WITHDRAW BECAUSE OF HEAVY OPPOSITION SNIPER FIRE.