| Accession Number | ART03605.050.001 |
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| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | backing sheet: 28.8 x 45.5 cm; image: 15 x 32.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Dummy Tanks
Description
Depicts troops preparing dummy tanks before going into action on 18 September 1918. Dummy tanks were used as a decoy by both sides to destract the other and divert fire away from held positions. A similar sketch describes the use of light timber and hessian, with old stovepipes for the guns.