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Photographic Print : Naval gun firing behind Canadian lines, Vimy Ridge, WW1
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Naval gun firing behind Canadian lines, Vimy Ridge, WW1
A naval gun firing over Vimy Ridge behind Canadian lines at night on the Western Front in northern France during the First World War. Date: May 1917
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14"x11" Photo Print
Experience history in vivid detail with the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring "Naval gun firing behind Canadian lines, Vimy Ridge, WW1." This evocative image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a pivotal moment during the First World War. The night sky illuminates the Western Front in northern France as a naval gun fires over Vimy Ridge from behind Canadian lines. Witness the intensity and drama of this historic event as the flash of the gun mingles with the darkness, transporting you back to May 1917. Add this captivating print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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.
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Amidst the somber expanse of the Western Front during the First World War, the night sky above Vimy Ridge in northern France was illuminated by the powerful and resounding explosion of a naval gun. In this evocative image from May 1917, a heavy naval gun fires behind Canadian lines, its brilliant muzzle flash piercing the darkness as a plume of smoke rises into the air. The gun crew, dressed in heavy winter coats, intently focus on their task, their faces illuminated by the gun's fire. The use of naval guns on the battlefield was a tactic employed by both sides during the Great War, and the Canadians, who had taken Vimy Ridge from German control earlier that year, were not shy about utilizing this formidable weapon against their enemies. The naval gun, with its immense power and range, provided a significant advantage, enabling the Allies to shell German positions from unexpected angles and with greater precision than traditional artillery. The image captures the raw power and intensity of war, with the ominous backdrop of Vimy Ridge looming in the distance. The scene is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who fought in the trenches during World War 1, and the devastating impact of the weapons used during this pivotal moment in history.
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