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Womens Battalion Death
Recruits in the Womens Shock Battalion of Death pose for a propaganda picture while learning to use their guns
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Battalion Guns Learning Pose Propaganda Recruits Revolution Shock
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of powerful and historically significant poster prints. This captivating image, "Women's Battalion of Death" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, portrays recruits in the Women's Shock Battalion of Death as they focus intently on their training, preparing to pose for a propaganda photograph while learning to use their guns. This evocative print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, educators, and those who appreciate the courage and determination of these women during wartime. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with Media Storehouse's high-quality poster prints."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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This evocative image captures a moment in time during the Russian Revolution, as members of the Women's Shock Battalion of Death pose for a propaganda photograph while learning to use their guns in June 1917. The Women's Battalion of Death, also known as the Death Battalion or the Battalion of Death, was a unit of the Russian Army composed entirely of women volunteers. Formed in response to the desperate need for soldiers to fight against the advancing German forces during World War I, the battalion was intended to serve as a shock troop, intended to break through enemy lines and create chaos. The women in this photograph, dressed in their military uniforms and holding rifles, exude a sense of determination and resolve. Their stern expressions and focused gazes convey the gravity of the situation they faced, as they prepared to enter the front lines and potentially risk their lives for their country. The use of the term "Death Battalion" in the unit's name was not an empty threat - the women were expected to charge into enemy fire without hesitation, and many did not survive their first battle. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the role that women played in the Russian Revolution and the sacrifices they made in the name of patriotism and duty. It is also a testament to the resilience and courage of the women who volunteered for the battalion, defying societal norms and expectations to fight for their country and secure a better future for themselves and their families. The image serves as an important historical document, shedding light on a little-known aspect of the Russian Revolution and the contributions of women to the military during this pivotal period in history.
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