E04406
Photograph E04406 Period 1910-1919A close up of the wrecked 15 inch naval gun, at Arcy Wood, near Chuignolles, captured by members of the 3rd Battalion in a bayonet attack on 23 August 1918, during an advance by Australian troops in t
E04405 Accession Number: E04405
Description
The 15 inch naval gun, at Arcy Wood, near Chuignolles, captured by members of the 3rd Battalion in a bayonet attack on 23 August 1918, during an advance by Australian troops in this vicinity. The big gun was found separated from its carriage, with the great barrel blown off at the breech and half buried just beside the mounting. It had been wrecked by an explosion, either by accident or design. In the background is the road to Chuignolles railway.
Details
Accession Number
E04405
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
28 February 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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