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Photographic Print : View of the Fort de Maulde, northern France, WW1
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View of the Fort de Maulde, northern France, WW1
View of the Fort de Maulde, also known as the Fort de Beurnonville and the Ensemble de Maulde, on the Maginot Line in northern France during the First World War. It was built in the 1880s. Date: circa 1914
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Ensemble Fort Fortification Maginot Beurnonville War Time Ww 1
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning historical photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image of Fort de Maulde in northern France, taken during the First World War, transports you to the battlefields of yesteryears. Originally known as Fort de Beurnonville and the Ensemble de Maulde, this fortification was constructed in the 1880s as part of the Maginot Line. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this high-quality, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone seeking to add character and depth to their space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.2cm (14" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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 fortified silhouette of the Fort de Maulde, a crucial fortification along the Maginot Line in northern France during the First World War. Built in the late 1880s, the fort, also known as the Fort de Beurnonville and the Ensemble de Maulde, was a significant part of the extensive fortification system designed to protect France's eastern border. As the world teetered on the brink of conflict in 1914, the Fort de Maulde stood ready, its imposing walls and turrets a testament to the military might of the French forces. The photograph, taken around this time, offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the fort's strategic position atop a hill overlooking the rolling hills and forests of the French countryside. The Maginot Line, named after French Minister of War André Maginot, was a series of fortifications built between 1926 and 1934, but the Fort de Maulde, along with other older fortifications, were integrated into the system during the First World War. The line was intended to deter German aggression and protect the border regions of France. This photograph, with its haunting beauty and historical significance, transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the tense atmosphere of the war years and the courage of the soldiers who defended the Fort de Maulde and the Maginot Line against the threat of invasion.
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