Photographic Print : British Howitzer gun in action, Samarra, WW1
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British Howitzer gun in action, Samarra, WW1
A British 6-inch 3-cwt Howitzer gun in action at Samarra, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War. Date: 1918
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Action Artillery Desert Dust Dusty Firing Guns Heavy Howitzer Inch Iraq Mesopotamia Samarra Wheel War Time Weapons Ww 1
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse archive. Witness the power and intensity of a British 6-inch 3-cwt Howitzer gun in action during the First World War. This evocative image, taken in 1918 at Samarra in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), transports you to the heart of the battlefield. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this historical print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and military collectors alike. Add this authentic piece to your collection and bring a piece of World War I history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a British 6-inch 3-cwt Howitzer gun roars to life in the dusty plains of Samarra, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during the final stages of the First World War in 1918. The heavy artillery piece, a vital component of the British Expeditionary Force's arsenal, is seen in action against the backdrop of the arid Middle Eastern landscape. The gun's crew, dressed in protective gear, work together to load and fire the weapon, sending a plume of smoke and dust billowing into the air. The First World War saw the extensive use of artillery on both the Western and Eastern fronts. In Mesopotamia, the British forces were engaged in a grueling campaign against the Ottoman Empire, which involved long marches through the desert and fierce battles in the sweltering heat. The Howitzer gun was particularly effective in this terrain due to its mobility and versatility, allowing the British to engage the enemy from a distance and soften their defenses before advancing. The photograph captures the raw power and intensity of war, with the gun's barrel jutting out menacingly towards the horizon, and the crew's focused expressions conveying the gravity of the situation. The dusty, sun-scorched ground and the gun's tracks, which seem to stretch out into the distance, add to the sense of isolation and desolation. This image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who served in the Middle East during the First World War, and the indelible mark that war leaves on the land and those who fight it.
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