Frank Hurley: Ammunition Dump

The day before the battle: a dump of material accumulated in an advanced position

Material Build-Up Before Battle

Frank Hurley’s photograph of an ammunition dump shows the preparation that took place before an attack. The accumulated material in an advanced position reflects the scale of planning, supply and firepower required before soldiers could move into battle.

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