Gallery of log for RSL War Artefacts/Memorabilia
A German 77mm field gun on display at the front of the RSL Club in Port Kembla. This field gun was manufactured by Spandau Arsenal in 1906 & captured by 45 Battalion AIF on the morning of 8 August 1918 between Warfusee and Morcourt in France.
The plaque from which this information was obtained gives an historical perspective to that day. It states:
The great allied offensive of this day used the lessons of General Sir John Monash' capture of nearby Hamel and was so successful it forced the German general staff to realise that the war was lost. The German general Ludendorff called 8 August 1918 "the blackest day of the German Army".
The gun's wooden spokes are still in good condition but the metal work is showing signs of rust. A canopy protects the gun from the elements.
There is no cache on the gun & even if there was I'd give it a miss.
Edit: Found already but prefer my write up, stet.
The plaque from which this information was obtained gives an historical perspective to that day. It states:
The great allied offensive of this day used the lessons of General Sir John Monash' capture of nearby Hamel and was so successful it forced the German general staff to realise that the war was lost. The German general Ludendorff called 8 August 1918 "the blackest day of the German Army".
The gun's wooden spokes are still in good condition but the metal work is showing signs of rust. A canopy protects the gun from the elements.
There is no cache on the gun & even if there was I'd give it a miss.
Edit: Found already but prefer my write up, stet.
Rated: for Overall Experience.
