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One of the 5.9 guns knocked out by our artillery at Pilkem and still in position
One of the 5.9 guns knocked out by our artillery at Pilkem and still in position

One of the 5.9 guns knocked out by our artillery at Pilkem and still in position

Creator Ernest Brooks (British)
CreatorPress Agency, The Central Press Ltd.
Date1917
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions22 x 17 cm (8 11/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2008
Object number2008/8019
Place CreatedBelgium
LocationNot currently on display

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