E05793 Accession Number: E05793

Description

The remains of a German pillbox, which formed part of the defences in the Sugar Loaf Salient, covered with snow and overgrown grass. A view from the south side, looking north across no man's land. Note an unidentified soldier standing in the background (far left).

Details

Accession Number
E05793
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
14 November 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession E05793

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