| Accession Number | E04040 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Place made | France: Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Lille, Fromelles |
| Date made | 11 November 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Fromelles-Le Maisnil Ridge, France. An observation post of two storeys built up in concrete ...
Description
Fromelles-Le Maisnil Ridge, France. An observation post of two storeys built up in concrete inside an old house on the Fromelles-Le Maisnil Ridge. From this position the enemy could discern the movements of the 5th Division in preparation for the attack on Fromelles, which took place on 19 July 1916. Enemy intelligence papers that were obtained subsequently stated that the actual moment of attack was known some considerable time beforehand.