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General Townshend, British Indian Army officer
General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861-1924), British Indian Army officer. During the First World War he commanded an Anglo-Indian force against the Turks in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq). After being forced into retreat by the Turkish army he and his men entrenched themselves at Kut Al Amara in December 1915. Cut off from assistance they resisted the besieging army until April the following year when Townshend finally surrendered and he and the survivors were taken into captivity. He later became a Member of Parliament. Date: circa 1916
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the historic image of General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend. This evocative portrait, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the British Indian Army officer during the First World War. Commanding an Anglo-Indian force against the Turks in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), Townshend's leadership and determination are captured in this iconic photograph. Elevate your home or office décor with this stunning, museum-quality canvas print, adding a touch of history and character to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the determined gaze of General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861-1924), a British Indian Army officer, during the First World War. Townshend is shown in full military regalia, wearing the distinctive uniform of the Indian Army, with a map spread out before him. The year is circa 1916, and Townshend was then commanding an Anglo-Indian force against the Turks in Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq. The campaign, known as the Mesopotamian Campaign, began with initial successes for the Allied forces. However, in December 1915, Townshend's troops were forced into retreat by the Turkish army and took refuge at Kut Al Amara. Cut off from assistance, the besieging Turkish army laid siege to the town, and Townshend and his men resisted until April 1916, when they finally surrendered. Townshend and the survivors were taken into captivity, marking a significant setback for the Allied forces in the region. Despite the hardships and eventual defeat, Townshend went on to have a distinguished political career, serving as a Member of Parliament. This photograph, taken during the siege, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers during the First World War and the resilience of their commanders in the face of adversity.
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