Historical information

Between 31 August and 2 September 1918, Australia's Second Division attacked and captured the German stronghold of Mont St Quentin, the key to the strategic town of PĂ©ronne on the Somme River. Tired and under strength, units such as the 21st Battalion skilfully drove the enemy from their well-established positions,

Significance

This photograph shows the aftermath of fighting in Peronne.

Physical description

Rectangular shaped Sepia Photograph.

Inscriptions & markings

Peronne France 2 Sept. 1918. The ruined town,seen from across the Somme Canal.Immediately above the centre of town shrapnel may be observed bursting over the old historic church.