The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts a scene that happened at Framerville, a village 10km south of Bray-sur-Somme, as part of the allied advance of 8th August 1918, also known as the Battle of Amiens. German soldiers are attempting to leave Framerville where they had Corps Headquarters. Lorries and horses appear to be obstructing each other in their hurry to leave the village before the allies arrive in armoured cars. Soldiers have been thrown from horses and horses lay on the ground while one is rearing. Smoke can be seen in the air indicating the arrival of the allies. Framerville was captured by the 2nd Australian Division on the 9th August. Boche is a French slang word for 'rascal' first applied to German soldiers during World War One and became another term for German. Cecil Percival, was a cartoonist and illustrator. He contributed to 'Aussie', a paper for troops in the trenches during the First World War, also to London 'Punch'. He worked with the War Records section in London and later became principal cartoonist for the Sydney 'Bulletin', from 1920 to1940.
Depicts a column of German prisoners that had been captured by the AIF in the Hindenburg Line area, being taken to the 2nd Australian Divisions headquarters to be interrogated. Cecil Percival, was a
An Australian officer charging on horseback with sword drawn as the central figure and other Australian soldiers charging on horseback in the background. Cecil Percival, was a cartoonist and illustrat
Depicts a view of the town of Amiens with the cathedral visible in the background. To the left is a road with trucks and vehicles travelling away from the town. Cecil Percival, was a cartoonist and il
A scene in Dingbat Ally after the taking of Mont St Quentin. Australian soldiers are fighting the remaining German soldiers in Peronne and regaining control of the town. Peronne, an ancient French tow
A cover design for the book by A G Hales titled 'McGlusky's Great Adventure'. Cecil Percival, was a cartoonist and illustrator. He contributed to 'Aussie', a paper for troops in the trenches during th
Depicts ruined building in the town of Peronne. The work is dedicated to Major General Charles Rosenthal. Cecil Percival, was a cartoonist and illustrator. He contributed to 'Aussie', a paper for troo
