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First World War German Photographic Postcard (11 of 27)
c. 1917Overview
First World War black and white German photographic postcard of bombed ruins of buildings with the word "Arras." handwritten bottom left of card.
Historical information
Battle of Arras, British offensive carried out from 9 April to 16 May1917 against the German defenses around the French city of Arras during First World War.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-12-2017.8.11
Item type
Postcards
Material
Card
Width
139 mm
Height or length
88 mm
Weight
4 g
Inscriptions and markings
"Arras." handwritten bottom left of card.
Contextual information
First World War German photographic postcard (11 of 27 cards) collected by Henry James Whiten WARNER, a British soldier.
Place made
Arras, France
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Links to additional resources
Battle of Arras [www.britannica.com]
Last modified
Monday, 30 March, 2026
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Building bombed ruins in town of Arras, France.
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