Summary
One of a collection of 35 photographs depicting images from World War I issued by Newspaper Illustrations Ltd, London. The photographs show servicemen and areas of conflict, including the Balkans, the Middle East, Belgium and northern France.
Inscribed 'French War Office Official Photograph'.
Description of Content
British and French forces in the Balkans transporting supplies with horse drawn vehicles during an advance against the Bulgarians.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
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Issued By
Newspaper Illustrations Ltd
French War Office photograph, issued by Newspaper Illustrations Ltd. -
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed in blue ink on a label attached to back of photograph: 'W. 84. / AMONGST THE MISTS OF THE BALKANS. / British and French Transports / passing to and fro with supplies / in the mists of the Mountains in the / Balkans when the great advance to / Victory over the Bulgarians / commenced.' Printed in black ink on back of photograph: 'FRENCH WAR OFFICE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH / AUTHORISED FOR PUBLICATION / ISSUED BY NEWSPAPER ILLUSTRATIONS LTD / 161A STRAND, W.C.' Hand written in grey pencil on back of photograph: '25' Hand written in grey pencil on front of photograph: '25'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
204 mm (Width), 153 mm (Height)
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Keywords
British Military, Horsedrawn Vehicles, Horses, Military Forces, Mountains, Uniforms, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918