RS058 - Australian Cannon Crew When acting defensively

When acting defensively

and supporting advancing troops

The Battle of the Somme (1916)

In this position

providing ranged support before armies engaged in close combat

RS058 - Australian Cannon Crew When acting defensivelyThe RS058 Australian Cannon Crew represents the essential teamwork and coordination required to operate artillery during the Second World War. Australian artillery units played a crucial role throughout the conflict, providing accurate supporting fire for infantry operations across campaigns in North Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Pacific. Artillery crews worked under intense pressure, loading, aiming and firing their weapons while often