A panoramic view of the Australian troops landing on the east coast of Borneo near Balikpapan in 1945, during World War II. The foreground features a group of Australian soldiers disembarking from a landing craft. The soldiers are clad in military uniforms, carrying rifles and other weapons. The landing craft is a small, open boat, likely a type of landing barge used for transporting troops and equipment. The soldiers are wading through shallow water, with the landing craft partially submerged. The scene depicts the intense and dangerous nature of the landing operation. The middle ground features a dense forest of palm trees, with a large plume of black smoke rising from behind the trees. The smoke suggests a nearby fire, possibly caused by bombing or shelling during the battle. The smoke adds a sense of drama and urgency to the scene, highlighting the destructive nature of war. The background features a vast expanse of water, likely a bay or harbor, with a line of hills in the distance. The water is calm and still, reflecting the cloudy sky above. The image should evoke a sense of conflict, tension, and the dynamic interplay between human activity and the natural environment.