RS058 - Australian Cannon Crew When acting defensively

When acting defensively

sporting achievement and leadership made him a unique figure in wartime history

The Battle of the Somme (1916)

and supporting advancing troops

where soldiers visually identify an approaching threat and signal its direction to their comrades and officers

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