E04901
Photograph E04901 First World War, 1914-1918A portion of No Man's Land at Mont-de-Merris showing a ruined farmhouse occupied by German machine gunners, who at the time were being troubled by rifle grenades fired by Australian forces.
E04902 Accession Number: E04902
Description
A view of the ruined farmhouse which was the 11th Battalion's first objective in an advance on 2 June 1918, taken from the second objective, Mont-de-Merris, a hill situated between the villages of Strazeele and Merris. The advance was successful, though the battalion's casualties numbered over 90. Prior to its capture the farmhouse had been a formidable enemy strongpoint.
Details
Accession Number
E04902
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
17 June 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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