P02367.014 Accession Number: P02367.014

Description

Gallipoli, Turkey. 1915. Souvenired by Australian troops, a dud shell from the Turkish artillery battery known as 'Beachy Bill' stands on a box in the Australian positions at Anzac Cove. The Turkish battery was located in the Olive Grove between Gaba Tepe and Maidos.

Details

Accession Number
P02367.014
Photographer
G Paterson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession P02367.014

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