| Accession Number | E04902 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | France: Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Strazeele |
| Date made | 17 June 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A view of the ruined farmhouse which was the 11th Battalion's first objective in an advance on 2 ...
Description
A view of the ruined farmhouse which was the 11th Battalion's first objective in an advance on 2 June 1918, taken from the second objective, Mont-de-Merris, a hill situated between the villages of Strazeele and Merris. The advance was successful, though the battalion's casualties numbered over 90. Prior to its capture the farmhouse had been a formidable enemy strongpoint.