E01416
Photograph E01416 First World War, 1914-1918Tanks going into action during the afternoon of the attack on Messines Ridge, in Belgium, on 7 June 1917, when they successfully co-operated with the Australian troops.
E03931 Accession Number: E03931
Description
Messines, Belgium. German prisoners under escort bringing in wounded during the battle of Messines. The tanks may be seen moving forward to cooperate with the Australian Infantry in the further attack on the ridge during the afternoon. Identified is Lance Corporal E. Ellis, 10th Australian Field Ambulance, on the left smoking a pipe.
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Accession Number
E03931
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original negative other
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
7 June 1917
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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