E04638 Accession Number: E04638

Description

A group of German prisoners, taken by Australian troops, making their way towards the Menin Gate, following the capture of many German troops during the attack launched that morning. Soldiers, leading a line of pack mules, are seen heading in the opposite direction towards the front line. The ruins of Ypres can be seen in the background. Note the light railway line along the side of the road, which was used for transporting troops and supplies.

Details

Accession Number
E04638
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
20 September 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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