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.
E00599 Accession Number: E00599
Description
Two message runners proceeding toward Hill 63, in Belgium, during the battle of Messines on 7 July 1917. Whilst this photo was being taken three shells burst one on top of the hill on the left; one on the extreme right of the picture, near Ploegsteert Wood; and one uncomfortably close to the camera.
Details
Accession Number
E00599
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
7 July 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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