A 75mm smoke shell containing white phosphorous is captured in this photograph, taken by Photographer 55621 from the Chemical Warfare Service during World War One. The image shows the shell 2 seconds after the explosion. Issued under number N AU, the shot effectively portrays the military activities of the era. The photograph is marked with the notes "9004 1479."

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Size: 8448px × 5756px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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