C03135
Photograph C03135 First World War, 1914-1918A scene of village life at Montauban, showing locals in the main square beside the church, as it existed before the First World War. (Copied from a French postcard.)
C03131 Accession Number: C03131
Description
The church at Montauban, before the war. During the First World War the town of Montauban was captured by allied forces on 1 July 1918, and remained in Commonwealth hands until the end of March 1918. (Copied from a French postcard.)
Details
Accession Number
C03131
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
c 1913
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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