RS065 – Japanese Officer Surrendering to Australian Officer / Senior Australian Officer Receiving Sword D-Day soldiers of the 24th Foot

soldiers of the 24th Foot were trained to deliver disciplined fire and hold defensive positions against overwhelming attacks

SFA025B - Kneeling British Rifleman in Cap

and the ability to remain completely concealed for extended periods were all essential qualities that separated skilled snipers from ordinary riflemen

or bivouac scenes

USA006A - Running GI Ranger

RS065 – Japanese Officer Surrendering to Australian Officer / Senior Australian Officer Receiving Sword D-Day soldiers of the 24th FootRS065 Japanese Officer Surrendering to Australian Officer Senior Australian Officer Receiving Sword These powerful figures depict one of the most significant moments in military history the formal surrender of Japanese forces at the conclusion of the Second World War. The surrender of Japanese troops to Australian forces occurred across the Pacific following Japans announcement of surrender on 15 August 1945. Australian troops accepted the surrender