E05499
Photograph E05499 Period 1910-1919View of the area near Pozieres showing Mametz Wood and the German stronghold known as Gibraltar (far left). The Albert to Bapaume road and railway line are visible on the left. In the centre and on
E00994 Accession Number: E00994
Description
View of an entrance to the concrete German fortress known as 'Gibraltar'. The stronghold was captured by the Australians in the fighting of July 1916, over twelve months prior to the taking of this photograph.
Details
Accession Number
E00994
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Date Made
16 September 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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