Collection lent by Douglas Gray Marks Accession Number: C00581

Description

The Aghyl Dere valley seen from Cheshire Ridge, with Australia Valley and Suvla Bay in the background. This steep valley led to Hills 971 and Q.

Details

Accession Number
C00581
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
c 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Lieutenant Colonel D G Marks DSO, MC, 13th Battalion
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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