E02900
Photograph E02900 First World War, 1914-1918The body of a German machine gunner in a trench near Lihons. In the battle of 10 August he stuck courageously to his gun until the very last minute and died fighting.
E03351 Accession Number: E03351
Description
A German machine gunner lying dead at his post in a trench near Hargicourt. He had courageously fought to the last, using his gun with deadly effect against the advancing Australian troops. Note the spent cartridges right foreground.
Details
Accession Number
E03351
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
19 September 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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