H15117
Photograph H15117 First World War, 1914-1918Gallipoli, Turkey. 1915. An 8.25 inch shell which did not explode being stripped by Sergeant Major Dowsett of the AIF.

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Gallipoli, Turkey. 1915. An AIF artilleryman standing beside two shells which did not explode.
Gallipoli, Turkey. 1915. An 8.25 inch shell which did not explode being stripped by Sergeant Major Dowsett of the AIF.

GALLIPOLI, TURKEY, 1915-12-08. 8.2" SHELLS FIRED FROM FORT CHANAK. THEIR NICKNAME WAS "ASIATIC ANNIE". NOTE TWO HAVE FAILED TO EXPLODE.

Gallipoli, Turkey. 1915. Shells bursting (not clearly visible) on the ridge above Anzac Cove.

Gallipoli, Turkey. 1915. Australian artillerymen beside a well camouflaged AIF 6 inch howitzer which was the largest calibre gun in the area.

SUVLA, GALLIPOLI, 1915. INSCRIPTION ON VERSO READS: "SUVLA FLATS, 1915. THE ENGLISH GUNNER (MIDDLE) ... WARNED US TO KEEP OUR HEADS DOWN AT HILL 60. THE BOXES ON LEFT CONTAINED FAULTY AMERICAN SHELLS.

Gallipoli, Turkey. 1915. Some unexploded Turkish shells and other ammunition gathered by AIF soldiers. (Donor Mrs R. Smith)
