C01186
Photograph C01186 First World War, 1914-1918A gun crew of the 8th Battery, Australian Field Artillery, operating an 18 pounder gun. Note the empty shell cases on the ground.
EZ0141 Accession Number: EZ0141
Description
Gunners of an Australian battery use an 18 pounder British field gun to rain 'barrage fire' on the enemy trenches. Note the pile of empty shell cases on the right.
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Accession Number
EZ0141
Photographer
British Official Photograph
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original quarter plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
July 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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