MEA0178
Photograph MEA0178 Second World War, 1939-1945Some civilians inspect the ruins of buildings damaged by bombs dropped in German air raids. Note the clock tower in the right background.
E04906 Accession Number: E04906
Description
A heavily shell damaged church (far right) and the ruins of surrounding buildings as they appeared after the town had been under German shellfire for over two months. Note in the background on the right, an intact streetlight that features a clock.
Details
Accession Number
E04906
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
20 June 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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