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Framed Print : Howitzer about to fire, Ravin de Proyart, Somme, WW1
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Howitzer about to fire, Ravin de Proyart, Somme, WW1
A 370 mm Howitzer about to fire at Ravin de Proyart, Somme, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 24 June 1916
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Action Artillery Firing Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Howitzer Somme Weapons Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the striking "Howitzer about to Fire" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the intensity and raw emotion of the Battle of the Somme during World War I. Witness the moment as a 370 mm Howitzer prepares to unleash its fury at Ravin de Proyart, northern France, on 24 June 1916. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the authenticity and historical significance of this evocative image. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In the heart of the Battle of the Somme during World War I, a team of French artillerymen prepare for the firing of a formidable 370 mm Howitzer at Ravin de Proyart in northern France. The date is June 24, 1916. The intense focus and determination on the faces of the gunners as they don their helmets and check their equipment is palpable. The heavy gun, a symbol of the Great War's destructive power, looms large in the background, its barrel pointed ominously towards the horizon. The action-packed scene captures the raw energy and intensity of the battlefield, as the men work together to unleash the devastating power of their weapon. The Howitzer, a type of heavy artillery, was a crucial component of the Allied forces' offensive during the Battle of the Somme, which lasted from July 1, 1916, to November 18, 1916. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers on both sides during this pivotal moment in world history.
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