E01105 Accession Number: E01105

Description

Buses conveying the 2nd Division to the battle area, passing through Vlamertinghe, near Ypres. This method of moving troops saved time and kept the men fresh for the operations. Note the wet cobbled road and the roofs missing tiles.

Details

Accession Number
E01105
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
26 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

Conflicts

Accession E01105

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