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Blockhouse No. 1
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View looking up hill towards Blockhouse No. 1 that is constructed from timbers and earth. The fortification appears to be partially constructed into the top of a hill. A uniformed solider stands on the hill on the right.
1918
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Blockhouse No. 8
1918
Three uniformed soldiers in the process of constructing Blockhouse No. 8 with logs and earth. The area appears to overlook a ravine.
Camouflaged Blockhouse
1918
View over slashed timber towards the edge of the defenses, with camouflaged blockhouse in the background.
Log Blockhouse
1918
Exterior view of a blockhouse constructed out of logs and camouflaged by attaching pine tree branches on and around the fortification. This particular fortification was called Blockhouse No. 1.
Blockhouse Under Construction
1918
Blockhouse fortification under construction in a forested area. There are two uniformed soldiers standing on the right.
Barbed Wire Fence and Blockhouse
1918
Two timber constructed blockhouses in the snow behind a barbed wire fence.
Barbed Wire Fence and Blockhouse
1918
View across snow and through barbed wire fence towards a timber constructed blockhouse. More buildings and a forested area are in the far background.
