E00355
Photograph E00355 First World War, 1914-1918Smashed rolling stock at Le Sars Railway Station, abandoned by the Germans in their retirement in March 1917.
E00358 Accession Number: E00358
Description
A German railway truck at Le Sars Railway Station, used as a shelter for our wounded around 25 February, 1917. Several other abandoned trucks close by were partially filled with enemy bombs.
Details
Accession Number
E00358
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
Events
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