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British soldier in a new gas-mask
A British soldier wearing a new gas mask. Following the German use of poisonous gas at Ypres on April 22nd, 1915, it became a common feature of World War I warfare, necessitating the wearing of gas masks among soldiers on both sides
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11th 22nd Common Feature Mask Masks Poisonous Sides Warfare Ypres December
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse photographic print featuring a British soldier in a new gas mask from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image brings to life the harsh realities of World War I, as soldiers were forced to adapt to the brutal use of poisonous gas on the battlefield. Add this historical print to your collection and tell the story of resilience and innovation during wartime. #WW1 #History #Military #GasMask
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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.
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This poignant photograph captures the grim reality of World War I, with a British soldier donning a new gas mask in December of 1915. The use of poisonous gas as a weapon had become a common feature of the war following the German attack on Ypres on April 22, 1915. The devastating impact of this new form of warfare was felt on both sides, necessitating the wearing of gas masks among soldiers. The soldier in this image, a member of the 11th Battalion, wears a new and unfamiliar piece of equipment that would become a crucial part of his uniform. The mask, with its distinctive filter canister and respirator, would protect him from the deadly gases that had begun to dominate the battlefields of Europe. The importance of this invention cannot be overstated. Poisonous gas, such as chlorine and mustard gas, had been used sparingly in earlier conflicts, but their widespread use in World War I marked a significant shift in the nature of warfare. The first large-scale use of poison gas occurred on April 22, 1915, during the Second Battle of Ypres, when the Germans released a cloud of chlorine gas over the French lines. The result was devastating, with thousands of soldiers suffering from respiratory distress, blindness, and burns. The use of gas masks became a necessity, and both sides ramped up production to equip their troops. By the end of the war, millions of gas masks had been produced and issued to soldiers on both sides. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the horrors of war and the lengths to which soldiers were willing to go to protect themselves from the unknown dangers of the battlefield.
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