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Framed Print : Scene during the Siege of Kut, Mesopotamia, WW1
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Scene during the Siege of Kut, Mesopotamia, WW1
Scene during the Siege of Kut, Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during the First World War. Date: circa 1916
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Amara Iraq Mesopotamia Siege War Time Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring this evocative image of "Scene during the Siege of Kut, Mesopotamia, WW1." This powerful photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the pivotal moment in World War I history. Captured circa 1916, this haunting scene depicts the siege of Kut Al Amara in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), where British and Indian forces endured a grueling six-month-long siege against the Ottoman Turkish army. Each Framed Print is expertly crafted with museum-quality materials to ensure the finest presentation of this historic image. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to commemorate the past and ignite intriguing conversations.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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Scene during the Siege of Kut, Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), circa 1916. The First World War raged on, and the Middle East was not spared its devastation. In this poignant image, the desolation of war is evident as the ruins of a once-great building stand tall against the backdrop of a bleak and barren landscape. The flying flags of the Allied forces flutter in the wind, a testament to their resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The Siege of Kut, which took place between December 1915 and April 1916, was a significant battle in the Mesopotamian campaign of the First World War. The Turkish and German forces, under the command of General Djemal Pasha, laid siege to the city of Kut Al Amara, trapping thousands of British and Indian soldiers inside. The siege lasted for several months, and the defenders were subjected to relentless bombardment and starvation. Despite the odds, the Allied forces held out, and in April 1916, they were finally relieved by a British expeditionary force. This image captures the aftermath of the siege, with the remnants of the city and its infrastructure in ruins. The scene is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilian populations and the long-lasting effects it can have on communities and their built environment.
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