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Photographic Print : British gunners loading a shell, Western Front, WW1
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British gunners loading a shell, Western Front, WW1
British gunners loading a shell into a field gun on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
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Ammunition Artillery Gunner Gunners Guns Load Loading Muddy Shell Shells War Time Ww 1
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our striking historical photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the intense moment of a British gun crew during the First World War, as they meticulously load a shell into their field gun on the Western Front. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of the action. Add this captivating print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of life on the Western Front during World War I. British gunners, huddled against the cold and muddy conditions, work diligently to load a shell into a field gun. The men, dressed in heavy coats and wet, muddy trousers, are focused intently on their task, their faces etched with determination and grit. The gun, a symbol of power and destruction, looms large in the background, its barrel obscured by the thick, churned-up mud. The scene is one of raw, unadulterated warfare, with the sounds of gunfire and explosions echoing in the distance. The ammunition, piled high nearby, serves as a stark reminder of the endless cycle of violence and destruction that defined the First World War. The cover of this print bears the inscription 'World War I, British Gunner Loading Shell into a Field Gun, Western Front, 1914-1918.' This powerful image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh and unforgiving world of trench warfare, a world where men like these fought and died for their country.
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