French Observation-post up on the Western Front

Category

Library Item

Item no

32683

Title

The look-out: a French observation-post up a tree on the Western Front

Description

From the Illustrated London News published August 5th 1916.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1916

Size

39.6 x 26.7cm

Type

Press cutting; Reproduction

The photograph was an official image from the French War Office who would release such images as part of the war effort to promote enthusiasm for the war.

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French observation-post up on the Western Front