| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, Pozieres Area, Pozieres |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | EZ0085 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
British Official Photographer Unknown British Official Photographer |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Aisne, Vadencourt |
| Date made | 28 July 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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General Sir William Riddell Birdwood addressing soldiers of the 2nd Australian Infantry Brigade ...
Description
General Sir William Riddell Birdwood addressing soldiers of the 2nd Australian Infantry Brigade in Vadencourt Wood after their first tour of duty at Pozieres. Between 23 July and early September 1916, as part of the Somme Offensive, the 1st, 2nd and 4th Divisions between them launched 19 attacks on German positions in and around the ruins of Pozieres.