Fine Art Print : Italians on Frontier
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Italians on Frontier
Italians, attacking France from the south, take a French blockhouse in the Alps
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Media ID 4343533
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Alps Attacking Frontier Italians Operations
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and passion of Italy's past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Italians on Frontier" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intensity and determination of Italian soldiers as they boldly attack a French blockhouse in the Alps during a pivotal moment in history. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the highest quality standards, allowing you to bring the beauty and drama of this iconic moment into your home or office. Add a touch of history and culture to your space with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 36.5cm x 50.8cm (14.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Second World War, as Italian soldiers storm a French blockhouse on the Alpine frontier in July 1940. The image bears witness to the fierce determination of the Italian army as they launched a daring attack from the southern flank, aiming to breach the formidable defensive line that France had established along the mountains. The Western Alps had long been a contested borderland between Italy and France, and the region became a key battleground in the early stages of the war. With the fall of France imminent, the Italian high command saw an opportunity to seize strategic territory and expand their empire. Operation Alpine Eagle, as the offensive was known, was designed to exploit the rugged terrain of the Alps and catch the French off guard. The photograph shows a group of Italian soldiers, their faces etched with concentration and resolve, as they advance towards the fortified position. In the foreground, a figure in a white helmet and red armband, likely an officer, leads the charge. Behind them, a plume of smoke rises from the direction of the fighting, while the snow-capped peaks of the Alps loom in the background, a stark reminder of the harsh and unforgiving environment in which the battle was being waged. The success of the Italian assault on the French blockhouse marked a significant turning point in the campaign, and paved the way for further advances into French territory. However, the cost of victory was high, with both sides suffering heavy losses in the brutal mountain fighting. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men who fought and died on the Alpine frontier, and the enduring legacy of the Second World War in European history.
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