A01908
Photograph A01908 First World War, 1914-1918Pontoon bridge being erected across the Somme marshes and river by the 5th Division Engineers prior to the capture of Peronne.
E03153 Accession Number: E03153
Description
A barricade erected by the enemy across a bridge which led from Clery to Peronne, seen on the day when the capture of Peronne was completed by troops of the 5th Australian Division. Note the unidentified soldier standing in the foreground wearing his gas mask.
Details
Accession Number
E03153
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
2 September 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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