J01045 Accession Number: J01045

Description

A burned out tank. This tank was lost to the Australians during the 2nd Battle of Gaza . The infantry were unable to keep up with it, and after being disabled by enemy shells, the crew set fire to it and escaped. Afterwards the Turks used it as a sniper's 'possie' or position. Hundreds of dead were lying about the remains of the tank when found.

Details

Accession Number
J01045
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Measurement
Overall: 2 3/4 in x 4 3/4 in
Image: 2 1/2 in x 4 1/4 in
Date Made
c May 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor H Maunder
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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