Australian troops firing at the Japanese and scenes of the aftermath. New Guinea, 1943

Clip 7 from the 1943 film 'Assault on Salamaua', about Australian forces at war with the Japanese in Papua New Guinea. In this clip, QX11588 Pte John Phillip Humphrey (Jack) Arden 2/3rd Ind Coy drinking from his dixie. Lt Roy Dawson wearing head phones directing artillery fire. Officer firing Boys anti-tank rifle at Japanese pill box. Platoon of 2/3 In Coy led by Lt Lewin awaits start of the attack on Timbered Knoll. RAP men attended to WX2048 Pte Herbert William (Bill) Robins 2/3rd Ind Coy shortly after he was wounded. The assault by 2/3rd Independent Company with grenade on the Japanese position at Timbered Knoll. Aftermath of the assault showing the captured Japanese position and dead defenders. Members of a Vickers machine gun crew dig in on the Timbered Knoll.