| Accession Number | E03965 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original whole 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
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Near Fromelles, France. 11 November 1918. View of a point near Fromelles where the 5th Division ...
Description
Near Fromelles, France. 11 November 1918. View of a point near Fromelles where the 5th Division suffered severe losses in the battle of 19 July 1916. The ditch shown was fed with water from the River des Layes, flowing through the low lying areas, which at that time was a portion of no man's land. Some of the old wire still remains. One of the factors contributing to the heavy casualties sustained in this battle was the flooding of the area by the Germans after the Australians had reached their objective.