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Clearing Trenches

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British troops clear German trenches that were destroyed in battle in the Messine Ridge, Flanders.

Date Created:
June 1917

Publication Information

Date Created
June 1917

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
26 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AB7
Legacy ID
WHi 24247

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