Image:15inchHowitzerShellEnglebelmerWoodSeptember1916.jpg

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THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME 1 JULY - 18 NOVEMBER 1916
Men of the Royal Garrison Artillery in Englebelmer Wood moving a 15-inch Howitzer shell by rolling it along a pair of rails.
Comment : The IWM caption describes the men as being from the RGA. However, the weapon was operated by the Royal Marine Artillery.
NOTE : This version of the photograph has brightness and contrast artificially increased to highlight detail.
Source

Imperal War Museum Collection No.: 1900-13 Photo No.: Q 4515
Date

September 1916
Author

Photographer: Brooke J W (Lieutenant)
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