World War 1, Europe, 1917

1917
Overview

View of leaning Virgin on Albert Cathedral

Historical information

A familiar sight to troops passing through Albert. The soldiers' legend was that there would be no peace as long as the statue remained in position. It fell in April 1918.

Details

Details

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cwa-org-32-P1900.646
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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