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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
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historical photographic prints, featuring the poignant image "Women's Battalion of Death" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the determination and resilience of recruits in the Women's Shock Battalion, as they pose for a propaganda picture while learning to use their guns during World War I. Each print is meticulously produced with the highest quality standards, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring history to life. Add this unique piece to your collection and embrace the rich history it represents.
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.
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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) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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