E00516 Accession Number: E00516

Description

A concrete emplacement for heavy guns south east of Grevillers, near Bapaume, in May 1917, which the Germans wrecked on their withdrawal.

Details

Accession Number
E00516
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
May 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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