Image:18pdrsUnderFireBattleofArras24April1917.jpg

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THE BATTLE OF ARRAS 1917
A battery of 18-pounder field guns under German fire close to Monchy-le-Preux. In the foreground is an advanced dressing station.
Comment : This photograph shows gunners in action in the Second Battle of the Scarpe.
NOTE : This version of the photograph has brightness and contrast artificially increased to highlight detail.
Source

Imperial War Museum Collection No.: 1900-09 Photo No.: Q 6292
Date

24 April 1917
Author

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