| Accession Number | F00056 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 22 min |
| Object type | Actuality footage, Short film |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) Wilkins, George Hubert |
| Place made | Belgium: Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Ypres |
| Date made | October 1917 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Fighting in Flanders
Description
This film deals with the participation of the Australian troops in the third battle of Ypres during the autumn of 1917. Scenes include Australians preparing for the attack; being reviewed by Sir Douglas Haig before going in to action; shells falling amongst the ruins of Ypres and the battlefields over which Australians fought.
Ellis Austin William Smith can be seen from frame 15270
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Video of Fighting in Flanders (video)
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