E00596
Photograph E00596 First World War, 1914-1918Petit Pont, Belgium. Australians in a motor lorry watching German shells bursting on Hill 63 during the battle of Messines.
E00471 Accession Number: E00471
Description
An observation post in Ash Trench on Hill 63, in Belgium, from which an observer is watching Messines for enemy movements, the day before the famous battle of Messines commenced.
Details
Accession Number
E00471
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
5 June 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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