E00895
Photograph E00895 First World War, 1914-1918Dumps and lorries set on fire by incendiary shells during a bombardment of the Menin Road, near Hooge, in the Ypres sector.
E00762 Accession Number: E00762
Description
A scene of destruction following a German bombardment of the Menin Road, near Hooge. Several motor lorries were caught in a concentrated strafe with the results depicted.
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Accession Number
E00762
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Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
September 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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