E00805 Accession Number: E00805

Description

German prisoners on their way to the 'Birdcage' at Hoograaf following their capture by Australian troops, in the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge. Note the hessian camouflage screen behind.

Details

Accession Number
E00805
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession E00805

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