Fine Art Print : Allied troops being welcomed as they pass through Tunis
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Allied troops being welcomed as they pass through Tunis
Lantern slide showing allied troops being welcomed as they pass through the town of Tunis, May 1943.From a collection of British official war photographs relating to the 78th Division that were given to the 78th Division Battleaxe Club, who then developed slides of them.Associated with World War Two, North Africa (1940-1943).British troops being welcomed by civilians as they pass through the town of Tunis. The Allies entered the city on 7 May 1943 after surrounding thousands of retreating German and Italian troops. Soldiers from Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery?s Eighth Army had pushed westward and linked up with the Allied force commanded by General Dwight Eisenhower. Date: 1943
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1943 78th Allied Associated Battleaxe Developed Division Official Pass Relating Slides Tunis Welcomed
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic image of Allied troops being warmly welcomed by the people of Tunis in May 1943. This captivating lantern slide, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a poignant moment in history from the official war photographs of the 78th Division. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this beautiful fine art print.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This lantern slide depicts a moment of triumph and unity as Allied troops, led by the Eighth Army under Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery and General Dwight Eisenhower's forces, are warmly welcomed by the residents of Tunis on May 7, 1943. The Allied forces had encircled and defeated thousands of retreating German and Italian troops, marking the end of the Battle of Tunisia during World War II. The joyous scene captured in this photograph is a testament to the relief and hope brought by the Allied victory in North Africa. This image is part of a collection of official war photographs that were given to the 78th Division Battleaxe Club and later developed into slides. The collection provides a valuable historical record of the events that transpired during this pivotal period in World War II.
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