The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
General Sir William Riddell Birdwood addressing soldiers of the 2nd Australian Infantry Brigade in Vadencourt Wood after their first tour of duty at Pozieres. Between 23 July and early September 1916, as part of the Somme Offensive, the 1st, 2nd and 4th Divisions between them launched 19 attacks on German positions in and around the ruins of Pozieres.
The devastation on the site of the church in a village destroyed during the Somme Offensive. Between 23 July and early September 1916, the 1st, 2nd and 4th Divisions between them launched 19 attacks
His Majesty King George V (supporting a telescope against the tree stump) visiting the battlefield of Pozieres with several unidentified officers. His Royal Highness Edward the Prince of Wales (obscu
The field of battle, seen from the communication trench known as Centre Way and looking towards Mouquet Farm. In the distance three shells are bursting within the German lines. Two soldiers wearing
Australian infantry watching the artillery bombardment of Pozieres. Between 23 July and early September 1916, the 1st, 2nd and 4th Divisions between them launched 19 attacks on German positions in an
An unidentified soldier surveys the shell shattered battlefield in front of the village of Pozieres, seen from the communication trench known as Centre Way. Part of a trench is visible on the left; t
A German shell bursting on the battlefield. On the horizon are a few straggly trees, probably shattered by shellfire. Between 23 July and early September 1916, the 1st, 2nd and 4th Divisions between
