North Country troops bombing a German machine gun position, Polygon Wood Finish:10-pack winning the 1902 Circuit d'Ardennes

winning the 1902 Circuit d'Ardennes race

was held to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America

28th June 1977

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North Country troops bombing a German machine gun position, Polygon Wood Finish:10-pack winning the 1902 Circuit d'ArdennesBombing 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.