Description
The remains of a shell damaged building. The village of Estrees formed the objective of the 56th Battalion in the exploitation of the Nauroy-Gouy Line of the Hindenburg System. The village was captured on 1 October 1918 after the battalion advanced, with tank support, against severe opposition. Note written on the building walls, the number 69 (far right) and 'O. U. Estrees' (left side).
Details
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Date Made
28 February 1919
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Events