AWM Collection Record: P02201.132

AWM image P02201.132

ID Number: P02201.132
Maker: Robertson, Ian
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: Hill Sardine or Salmon, Korea, 1951-04. A solidly-constructed dugout used by Communist Chinese troops is sited in a well-camouflaged position among trees and rocks on the side of a hill. The dugout is roofed with logs and has walls made of rocks, hay and matting, while hay strewn over its roof provides concealment. The dugout was discovered when soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), attacked and captured the hill. A shoe lost by a Chinese soldier lies on the ground at right. (Donor I. Robertson)
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: Camouflage and concealment; Dugouts; Internees
Related unit: 3 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
Related place: Korea: 38th Parallel Area, Kapyong Area, Salmon Hill; Korea: 38th Parallel Area, Kapyong Area, Sardine Hill
Related conflict: Korean War, 1950-1953

Last-Modified: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:43:35 GMT

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