North Country troops bombing a German machine gun position, Polygon Wood, 20th century. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers # 2358559

North Country troops bombing a German machine gun position, Polygon Wood, 20th century. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers

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Bombing a German machine gun position, Polygon Wood, Belgium, World War I, 1917. Soldiers from a British regiment from the North of England throwing grenades at a German position. Polygon Wood was the scene of fierce fighting during the Battle of Passchendeal (Third Battle of Ypres). It was captured by the Australian 5th Division on 26th September 1917. Stereoscopic card detail.