J00161
Photograph J00161 Period 1910-1919From a tracing by Lieutenant P R Wightman; a map of the Battlefield of Messines, showing original British front line, the advance of 7 June 1917, and the area covered by the 2nd Anzac Corps in this ba
J00272 Accession Number: J00272
Description
Aerial view seen after the capture of Oosttaverne Line, looking east from behind Messines. The British barrage at Messines 6 p.m. 7 June 1917 which covered the British centre and the left of the 4th Australian Division while digging in after their advance in the second phase of the Messines battle.
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Accession Number
J00272
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
7 June 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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