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Accession Number | ART03605.033.001 |
Collection type | Art |
Measurement | backing sheet: 45.5 x 28.8 cm; image: 21.2 x 26.5 cm |
Object type | Work on paper |
Physical description | pencil on paper |
Date made | c. 1917 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial This item is licensed under CC BY-NC |
Not titled [Reconnaissance sketch]
Description
Reconnaissance sketch delineating Le Barque, Ligny-Thilloy, Gueudecourt and Beaulencourt in relation to Lark Hill and Needle Trench.The villages of Le Barque and Thilloy were fortifications part of a German reserve line, and were used by the Germans as a delying position during the retreat to the Hindenberg Line.