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[German aerial reconnaissance photograph of south canal bend, Fort de Troyon, France, 02-15-1918].

Publication Year :
1918

Abstract

Item is a German aerial reconnaissance photograph of south canal bend, Fort de Troyon, France taken on 02-15-1918 with green ink handwritten markings on front.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Caption at the top of photograph reads, "Fl.A. 279. A.5898. 15.2.18. 11-12°. Kanalbogen südl. Fort Troyon. 47-4869+70. H. 4500. Br.50. Spr." Caption provides information regarding date, location, and coordinates of photograph., "Kanalbogen südl. Fort Troyon" roughly translates to "canal bend/arch south Fort Troyon" in German. Fort de Troyon, briefly called Fort Essling, is a fortified work that is part of the Séré de Rivières system set up around Verdun. It is built on the communes of Troyon and Lacroix-sur-Meuse in the Meuse department of northeastern France., "Fl.A." abbreviation likely refers to "Flugaufklärung" which roughly translates to flight intelligence in German., Roads, river, trench lines, and evidence of artillery damage are visible on photograph., Handwritten arrow on top of photograph likely points north., Photograph verso includes handwritten notes in German and a map key explaining the green symbols used on front of photograph., Title supplied by cataloger.
Accession number :
edsoai.on1097603774