E04897 Accession Number: E04897

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Dernancourt, France. 14 June 1918. A set OF 180 gas projectors alongside the Albert-Amiens railway in front of the Casualty Clearing Station at Dernancourt. These projectors were electrically fired the same night immediately preceding an attack which was successful. The tins and rubbish scattered about serve for camouflage.

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Accession Number
E04897
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
14 June 1918
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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