The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A convoy of motor lorries standing by the main road during continued fighting at Armentieres. The German Offensive had begun near Armentieres on 9 April, but was checked by the 1st Australian Division at Strazeele and Merris on 13 April during the German push to seize Hazebrouck. In the background a church and other village buildings are visible. Note several soldiers and civilians on and along the road.
The first tree to be struck by a shell in the new battle area before Hazebrouck, in Flanders, when the German penetration was checked by the 1st Division in the fierce battle between Strazeele and Mer
Five unidentified members of the 1st Australian Infantry Brigade preparing their camp for the night. Several village buildings are visible in the background. A few miles away, near Strazeele and Mer
A group of unidentified Australian engineers erecting barbed wire entanglements in a field. At the time German forces were pressing their attacks against the 1st Australian Division a few kilometres
The ruined Flour Mill at Strazeele, in Northern France, used as Headquarters by the 3rd Battalion, from 12 April to 17 April 1918, on which date the wind vane was knocked by a direct hit. Several of t
View of the countryside from Merris to the Strazeele Station, taken from Strazeele. During April and May 1918, the 1st Australian Division were responsible for defending this area. Note several dama
Five unidentified members of the 1st Australian Infantry Brigade preparing their camp for the night. The bedding being carried by several soldiers was obtained from the shelled and deserted homestead
