POPERINGHE [Main Title] | Imperial War Museums

description

Object description

Damage to Poperinghe either by shelling or bombing, Western Front, probably during April 1918.

Full description

The damage is fairly minor, involving houses with a wall missing and similar ruins. British soldiers walk through the ruins and a marching column comes down the street. A wagon-load of British troops comes up another street, possibly in Vlamertinghe rather than Poperinghe.

Physical description

35mm

Object details

Category: Film
Related period: First World War (production), First World War (content)
Creator: Ministry of Information (Production sponsor)
Production date: 1918
Place made: GB
Dimensions: whole: Number Of Items/reels/tapes 1
Catalogue number: IWM 431

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