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Framed Print : British 8 inch Howitzer in action, Longueval, France, WW1
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British 8 inch Howitzer in action, Longueval, France, WW1
A British 8 inch Howitzer in action at Longueval, northern France, during the First World War. Date: September 1916
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Action Artillery Battle Field Gunner Gunners Guns Howitzer Inch Longueval Shell Shells Somme War Time Weapons Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Experience the rich history of World War I with our captivating framed print, featuring a British 8 inch Howitzer in action at Longueval, France. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the northern French battlefields of September 1916. The powerful image of the Howitzer in action, surrounded by soldiers and equipment, is an evocative reminder of the courage and determination of those who fought in this global conflict. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add depth to your decor while honoring the past.
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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In this evocative photograph, a British 8 inch Howitzer artillery gun roars to life on the battlefield of Longueval, northern France, during the pivotal September 1916 engagement of the Battle of the Somme in World War 1. The Great War, a conflict that would ultimately claim the lives of millions, had reached its bloody peak in this region of France, with both sides locked in a brutal stalemate. The image captures the raw power and intensity of the artillery barrage, as men in uniform, their faces obscured by protective masks, work diligently to load and fire the massive 8 inch shells. The gun's recoil is evident in the clouds of dust and debris that billow from the ground, while the smoke from the previous rounds still lingers in the air. The 8 inch Howitzer, a formidable weapon of war, was a mainstay of the British artillery arsenal during the First World War. Capable of firing a shell over 10,000 yards, it was a fearsome instrument of destruction that could rain down devastating fire upon enemy positions. The scene is one of intense focus and determination, as the gunners work together to bring the full weight of the British military machine to bear against the enemy lines. The battlefield, a desolate and moonlike landscape, stretches out in the background, a testament to the brutal and inhuman toll of modern warfare. This photograph, taken during the 1st September 1916, provides a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who fought in the trenches of the Western Front. It is a powerful and moving image that speaks to the raw emotion and intensity of the First World War, a conflict that would forever change the course of history.
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