E00602
Photograph E00602 First World War, 1914-1918An 18 pounder gun of an Australian battery in its sandbagged gun pit at Noreuil Valley, during the fight for Bullecourt in May 1917. Note that the gun is in full recoil after firing.
E00601 Accession Number: E00601
Description
An 18 pounder gun of the Australian Field Artillery firing from its gun pit at Noreuil Valley, during the fight for Bullecourt in May 1917.
Details
Accession Number
E00601
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Date Made
May 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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