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British infantry attaching German trenches
Unknown, 1916, Press cutting, Reproduction
British infantry attaching German trenches
British infantry attaching German trenches
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Item no
32702
Title
The British offensive: our splendid infantry photographed while attacking German trenches
Description
From the Illustrated London News published July 15th 1916.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1916
Size
39.6 x 53.4cm
Type
Press cutting
;
Reproduction
This photograph was taken near Mametz, a village on the Somme. The British attached German trenches here on the 1st of July 1916 and managed to retake the village from the Germans.
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