Frank Hurley: Turkish Soldiers

Aerial photograph: Turkish defences near the road to Jerusalem

Aerial Reconnaissance on the Road to Jerusalem

Frank Hurley’s aerial photograph of Turkish defences near the road to Jerusalem shows how photography supported military observation. From above, roads, defensive lines and terrain became part of a wider intelligence picture during operations in the Palestine campaign.

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