E05423
Photograph E05423 Period 1910-1919Several tanks, mainly Mark IV Supply Tanks, located at a tank park on the outskirts of the village of Villers-Bretonneux. A group of soldier are in the background (far right), standing near Nissen Hu
E04782 Accession Number: E04782
Description
A group of unidentified soldiers, probably British, standing around a British 6 inch Howitzer, positioned under a camouflage screen near shell damaged buildings on the village outskirts. Note the church steeple in the background (centre).
Details
Accession Number
E04782
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
21 April 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Events
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