Remnants of a German supply line, France. A very rough and churned up field with a ridge along the left hand side is strewn with smashed up train lines. The chassis' and wheels of carriages are visible although they are all lying in a jumble, all smashed up. In the distance more stripped trees and barren landscape can be seen. Train lines were important for the efficient and quick transportation of vital goods- such as ammunition- over rough terrain and long distances. The effectiveness of the transportation affected the performance at the Front and so a direct hit on this German system was a good strategic manoeuvre. [Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN ON THE FRONT IN FRANCE Showing how our artillery fire smashed up a German ammunition column on the Ancre.']