| Accession Number | E02899 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme, Lihons Area, Lihons |
| Date made | 14 August 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Two unidentified soldiers inspecting some of the German guns captured by the Australian troops in ...
Description
Two unidentified soldiers inspecting some of the German guns captured by the Australian troops in the great offensive which commenced on 8 August 1918. The enemy, on 11 August, resisted heavily on the Lihons Ridge, but broke down before the 1st and 2nd Divisions in their attack supported by a creeping barrage. The attack resulted in the capture of important positions and considerable gains in field pieces and machine guns.