E00962
Photograph E00962 First World War, 1914-1918A mule team bogged in thigh deep mud near Potijze Farm in the Ypres Sector. Note the sandbags and tents in the background. The soldier on the left, smoking a cigarette, is carrying his gas mask.
E00963 Accession Number: E00963
Description
A typical illustration of the difficulties encountered in the Ypres Sector in Belgium, in transporting supplies to the forward areas. A mule team is seen here trying to get out of the mud on a track near Potijze Farm. Note the mule on the left is knee deep in mud.
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Accession Number
E00963
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
19 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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