Restored British WW1 trench system at Sanctuary Wood, Hill 62, nr Ypres (Ieper), Belgium

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WW1 British trench system, restored in the 1990s. Occupied throughout the war, 1914-18 at various times. Gives a good idea of what it must have actually looked like at the time. The 62 refers to the height in metres above sea level on Allied maps.

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Size: 4606px × 3373px
Location: Canadalaan, off the N8 Menenstraat, 3 Km East of Ypres / Ieper, Belgium
Photo credit: © Oto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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