Film: IWM (IWM 1062-8)

Object Details

Category
Film
Related period
First World War (production), First World War (content)
Production date
1915
Place made
Germany
Dimensions

whole: Number Of Items/reels/tapes 1

Catalogue number
IWM 1062-8

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