E00004 Accession Number: E00004

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The remains of a German 5.9 inch howitzer in the Copse at Pozieres, in France, in October 1916. This position was taken by the 3rd and 11th Battalions in the fighting three months previously.

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Accession Number
E00004
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Date Made
October 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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