E01138
Photograph E01138 First World War, 1914-1918Australian soldiers billeted in dugouts along the ramparts of Ypres. Note the damaged buildings in the background.
E01139 Accession Number: E01139
Description
Members of the 5th Field Company of Australian Engineers billeted in dugouts along the ramparts at Ypres. On the other side of the embankment the great stone wall sloped down to the moat filled with water, and against it the enemy shells frequently pounded, but without any appreciable effect.
Details
Accession Number
E01139
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative panorama
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Measurement
Image: 13 x 40.4 cm
Date Made
8 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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