| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Palestine, Gaza |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | A00226 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Palestine, Gaza |
| Date made | April 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Australian soldiers standing on and around a wrecked British Mark I (Mk I) tank which was put out ...
Description
Australian soldiers standing on and around a wrecked British Mark I (Mk I) tank which was put out of action on 19 April 1917 by Turkish forces during the second battle of Gaza. It was captured by the Turks and was converted into a strong post, which became known to the Australians as the 'Tank Redoubt'. It was subjected to intense British artillery fire.