E05136 Accession Number: E05136

Description

A wooden plank road leading to the village of Bellicourt on the distant hill (background, centre). Along either side of the road are barbed wire entanglements which formed a strong defence. Note the extensive shell damage to the village.

Details

Accession Number
E05136
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
May 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession E05136

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