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Great British advance in the West. Better than marching: cheery British troops on their way to the front
Image Not Available for Great British advance in the West. Better than marching: cheery British troops on their way to the front

Great British advance in the West. Better than marching: cheery British troops on their way to the front

Creator Ernest Brooks (British)
CreatorPress Agency, The Central Press Ltd.
Date1917
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 22 x 17 cm (8 11/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2008
Category
    Object number2008/8235
    LocationNot currently on display

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