E00423
Photograph E00423 First World War, 1914-1918Three Australian soldiers inspecting a wrecked bridge over the railway at Bapaume, which was blown up by the Germans on their retirement in March 1917.
E00425 Accession Number: E00425
Description
A view of the Bapaume bridge, blown up by the Germans, during their retiring movement in March. The soldier on the bridge appears to be trying to cross over it.
Details
Accession Number
E00425
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
March 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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