The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A view of wire entanglements in a field, which were erected by the French Army in the early stages of the war. At this time a chateau in Baizieux served as the Headquarters for the 4th Division while troops were engaged in holding up the Germans advance on Amiens. Note the farm buildings in the background (far left and far right).
A view of old French wire entanglements located in a field in the reserve area of the Somme. These entanglements were erected by the French Army in the early stages of the war. Note the windmill vis
A view of the apron type barbed wire entanglements that were erected along a roadside as part of the Corps Defence System after the German advance on Amiens had been brought to a standstill and the ne
A view of the apron barbed wire entanglements that were erected in a field near the village as part of the Corps Defence System after the German advance on Amiens had been brought to a standstill and
View of a portion of the barbed wire entanglements erected at Lagnicourt by the Germans during their momentary advance on 15 April 1917, long after the ground had been recaptured by the Australians.
A view of the flooded river Lys, looking towards White Farm and across the River from Paper House. Across the background are the ruins of shelled buildings. Note the barbed wire entanglements that c
A view of the flooded river Lys, looking towards White Farm and across the River from Paper House. In the background, on the far right, are the ruins of shelled building. Note the barbed wire entang
