E01417
Photograph E01417 First World War, 1914-1918Unidentified New Zealanders watching the tanks advancing towards Messines Ridge in Belgium, during the attack of 7 June 1917.
E01416 Accession Number: E01416
Description
Tanks going into action during the afternoon of the attack on Messines Ridge, in Belgium, on 7 June 1917, when they successfully co-operated with the Australian troops.
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Accession Number
E01416
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Date Made
7 June 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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