E02901
Photograph E02901 First World War, 1914-1918Limbers of the 112th Howitzer Battery bringing up ammunition to the guns near Morcourt. Note the dugouts built into the slope and the unidentified men beside them.
E02923 Accession Number: E02923
Description
The guns with their crew of the 112th Australian Howitzer Battery, in the open fields near Hamel, during the morning of the opening of the great offensive, on 8 August 1918. Note the large stack of shells beside the middle gun.
Details
Accession Number
E02923
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
8 August 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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