| Place | Africa: Egypt, Frontier, Sinai, Rafa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | J00987 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Egypt: Frontier, Sinai, Rafa |
| Date made | January 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The village of Sheikh Gowaid, which was only a few miles from the site of the Battle of Rafa. ...
Description
The village of Sheikh Gowaid, which was only a few miles from the site of the Battle of Rafa. The guns were 'strafing' like fury and the shrapnel can be seen exploding in puffs of smoke. Prickly Pear can be seen growing in rows in the grounds around the village.