| Accession Number | E03970 |
|---|---|
| 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 the concrete German shelters situated in the ...
Description
Near Fromelles, France. 11 November 1918. View of the concrete German shelters situated in the old German front line, north of Rue Delaporte, near Fromelles. The area was the scene of the first battle of the 5th Division in France on 19 July 1916. The attack failed and the casualties sustained by the 5th Division were very heavy. Originally these concrete fortresses were covered by sandbags and an earthwork parapet.