| Accession Number | E04607 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | Belgium: Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Ypres |
| Date made | 19 September 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A large group of unidentified Australian troops resting near the famous moat and ramparts of the ...
Description
A large group of unidentified Australian troops resting near the famous moat and ramparts of the town. The following day marked the entry of Australian troops into the Third Battle of Ypres, with the 1st and 2nd Australian Divisions taking part in operations. Note in the background the dugouts built into the ramparts (centre) and several shell damaged buildings.