| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | E03054 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme, Bray Proyart Area, Morcourt |
| Date made | 25 August 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A British observation balloon behind the lines near Morcourt from which the movements of the ...
Description
A British observation balloon behind the lines near Morcourt from which the movements of the retreating enemy were closely watched. While field guns followed the infantry and obtained their targets, the long range British guns were kept informed by aerial observers, and fired on the enemy's communications and special targets.