Canvas Print : Allies Invade France
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Allies Invade France
After a series of victories, the Allies drive Napoleon from Germany and in their turn cross the Rhine to invade France in a flotilla of barges
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Media ID 589651
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1813 Allies Barges Drive Flotilla Invade Invasion Napoleon Napoleonic Rhine Turn Victories Wars December
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the "Allies Invade France" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back in time to witness a pivotal moment in history. With Napoleon's forces having been driven out of Germany, the Allies embark on an audacious invasion of France, crossing the Rhine in a fleet of barges. The vivid colors and intricate details of this evocative print are beautifully accentuated on the high-quality canvas material, ensuring a stunning addition to any home or office decor. Bring history to life with this exquisite piece, now available through Media Storehouse.
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 image captures the pivotal moment in the Napoleonic Wars when the Allied forces, having achieved a series of decisive victories against Napoleon Bonaparte in Germany, prepare to cross the Rhine River and invade France in 1813. The scene depicts a flotilla of barges laden with soldiers and supplies making their way across the river, marking the Allies' turn to take the offensive against the French emperor. The year was December, and the successful campaigns of the previous months, including the Battle of Leipzig and the Battle of Hanau, had left Napoleon reeling. With morale high and momentum on their side, the Allied forces, led by the Austrians, Prussians, and Russians, pressed forward, determined to bring an end to the long-running conflict. The Rhine River, a natural barrier and strategic stronghold for the French, was a formidable obstacle. However, the Allies' innovative use of a large fleet of barges allowed them to bypass the fortified bridges and cross the river with relative ease. The sight of the flotilla making its way across the water would have been a powerful symbol of the Allies' determination and their growing momentum. This historical photograph, from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in the Napoleonic Wars. The image not only captures the military tactics and strategy of the time but also the human element of the conflict, with soldiers and civilians alike watching the scene unfold from the banks of the Rhine. The Allies' successful invasion of France would ultimately lead to Napoleon's abdication and the end of his reign, bringing a sense of relief and closure to a long and brutal war.
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