E00368 Accession Number: E00368

Description

A general view of the burning town of Bapaume, from the 'Butte' on the ramparts on the day of the Australian occupation, 17 March 1917.

Details

Accession Number
E00368
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
17 March 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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