B02941
Photograph B02941 First World War, 1914-1918The bodies of two Turkish machine gunners who died at their post next to a railway line. Note the empty shells around their Maxim MG08 heavy machine gun on a sled mount. See also B01770.
P01350.022 Accession Number: P01350.022
Description
TURKISH SOLDIERS LIE DEAD BESIDE THEIR MACHINE GUN, A GERMAN MAXIM 7.92MM MODEL 1908 (MG08) HEAVY MACHINE GUN. (DONOR R. TIMPERLEY)
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Accession Number
P01350.022
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c1916
Place Made
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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