E05129
Photograph E05129 Period 1910-1919A view of the position occupied by the big German gun showing the barrel of the gun, just above the level of the ground, and the rails running up to the gun which were for loading shells from the ligh
E05128 Accession Number: E05128
Description
The ruins of a German gun, showing the well-camouflaged trench running from the gun to the crest of the hill over which it fired in the direction of Amiens. This gun was captured by Australian troops on 23 August 1918, during an advance in this vicinity. Note three unidentified soldiers in the background (centre).
Details
Accession Number
E05128
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
15 May 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Events
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