E04780 Accession Number: E04780

Description

Two unidentified Australian soldiers at a camouflaged Australian 18 pounder battery position. The gun positions have been constructed out of various materials, mainly corrugated iron sheets and sandbags, and covered with brambles and other debris. The village of Lavieville is visible in the background (left).

Details

Accession Number
E04780
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
24 April 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession E04780

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