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Wwi / Italy / Camouflage
Camouflaged tents at an anti- aircraft post. The posts to the left are in fact anti- aircraft guns protruding from pits
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Media ID 614099
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Air Craft Anti Camouflage Camouflaged Fact Guns Pits Protruding Tents
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection: "Wwi / Italy / Camouflage" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back to the trenches of World War I, with a focus on the intricate camouflage techniques used to protect Italian anti-aircraft posts. The meticulously detailed camouflage netting covers the tents and gun emplacements, blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Each canvas print is produced using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring this historical moment to life in your home or office. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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, taken in Italy during the final year of World War I in 1918, captures the essence of the Italian military's strategic efforts to protect their anti-aircraft posts from enemy aerial reconnaissance. The image showcases a series of camouflaged tents at an anti-aircraft post, expertly blending into the surrounding landscape to avoid detection. The deceptive use of natural materials and meticulous attention to detail are evident in the way the tents seamlessly mimic the texture and color of the surrounding foliage. To the left of the photograph, a series of anti-aircraft guns protrude from pits, ready to defend against any air raids. The camouflage not only protected the soldiers from being targeted by enemy aircraft but also concealed the location and number of guns from aerial reconnaissance. This strategic use of camouflage was a crucial element in the Italian military's defense during the war. The historical significance of this photograph lies in the fact that it provides a glimpse into the innovative tactics employed by the Italian military during the final stages of World War I. The use of camouflage to protect military installations was a relatively new concept at the time and would go on to become a critical component of military strategy in the years to come. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Italian military during the war and serves as an important historical record of a pivotal moment in world history.
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