C03122 Accession Number: C03122

Description

The ruins of Morval after its capture by the 5th British Division on 25 September 1916. Morval remained under allied control until 24 March 1918 when the Germans advanced, and was later regained by the 38th Welsh Division after fierce fighting on 1 September 1918. (Copied from a French postcard.)

Details

Accession Number
C03122
Photographer
Phot-Express
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
c September 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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