E02409 Accession Number: E02409

Description

A view from the north west of the village of Fletre, in Northern France. It was previously a well known rest area, but during the month of May it was unoccupied by troops, owing to its being heavily shelled and drenched with gas.

Details

Accession Number
E02409
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
3 May 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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