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Battle of Messines Ridge
Soldier at the Battle of Messines Ridge, Western Front, Belgium during World War I in 1917
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Media ID 4422525
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11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning Battle of Messines Ridge photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the Western Front of World War I in Belgium during 1917. Witness the intensity and bravery of a soldier in the heat of battle, captured in this rights managed print. Add this historical piece to your home or office décor and relive the past with every glance. Experience the power of history in high-quality print form.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 19cm (11" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of the Battle of Messines Ridge during World War I. The image, taken in 1917 in Belgium, depicts a weary soldier standing atop the ridge, gazing out at the desolate and devastated landscape before him. The Western Front, a brutal and unforgiving battleground, stretches out behind him, marked by the scars of trench warfare and the destruction wrought by artillery fire. The Battle of Messines Ridge was a significant engagement in the larger campaign of the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele. The battle saw the Allied forces, led by the British, launch a successful attack against the German forces, resulting in a strategic victory. However, the cost was immense, with over 50,000 casualties on the British side alone. The soldier in the photograph, with his worn uniform and expression of exhaustion, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. His gaze, fixed on the horizon, suggests a mixture of contemplation and determination, as he and his comrades fought to secure a victory that would ultimately prove to be a Pyrrhic one. The Battle of Messines Ridge marked a turning point in the war, but at a great cost to the soldiers who fought it. This powerful image serves as a testament to their bravery and sacrifice, and to the enduring impact of the First World War on the world.
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