Photographic Print : Battle of Flers-Courcelette, Western Front, WW1
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Battle of Flers-Courcelette, Western Front, WW1
Scene at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on the Western Front in northern France during the First World War. A shell hole is used as the gun position of an advanced Field Battery at Sunken Road.
September 1916
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Advance Advanced Artillery Battery Courcelette Flers Gunner Gunners Guns Hole Offensive Position Shell Somme Sunken Wheel Wheels War Time Ww 1
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, Western Front, WW1. This powerful image, captured by Robert Hunt and available through the Imperial War Museum/Robert Hunt Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of the action on the Western Front in northern France during the First World War. Witness the determination and resilience of soldiers as they use a shell hole as a makeshift gun position at Sunken Road. This evocative print is not just a piece of history, it's a window into the past. Add this inspiring image to your collection and bring the stories of the past to life in your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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 evocative photograph captures the raw reality of the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, fought on the Western Front in northern France during September 1916. The Great War was entering its third year, and the Allied forces were making a determined push to break the stalemate on the Somme. In this scene, a shell hole at Sunken Road has been repurposed as a gun position for an advanced Field Battery. The rugged terrain of the battlefield is evident in the uneven ground and the twisted, gnarled trees in the background. A lone gunner, wearing a steel helmet, stands at the ready, his eyes focused intently on the horizon. The field gun, its wheels still mired in the mud from the previous barrage, is poised and ready for action. The gun carriage, with its intricate details and ornate design, stands in stark contrast to the harsh, unforgiving environment. The tin hat and water bottle lying nearby suggest that this is not just a momentary pause, but a temporary respite in the relentless grind of war. The advanced position of the battery, with its exposed location and vulnerability to enemy fire, underscores the risks that these soldiers faced every day. The Battle of Flers-Courcelette was a pivotal moment in the Somme campaign, and this photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men who fought in this brutal and devastating conflict. This photograph, taken by Robert Hunt and held in the Imperial War Museum's Robert Hunt Library, is a powerful testament to the courage and determination of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front during World War 1.
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