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Bombardment of Kum Kale
Turkish guns being blown up by British shells at the entrance to the Dardanelles. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14387572
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Experience the power and intensity of history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Bombardment of Kum Kale" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures the pivotal moment of the Turkish guns being blown up by British shells at the entrance to the Dardanelles during the First World War in 1915. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of this powerful and historic photograph. Each print is coated with a protective, high-quality finish to ensure long-lasting durability and a stunning, museum-quality appearance. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to ignite conversations and evoke a sense of awe and wonder.
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 53.3cm x 17.8cm (21" x 7")
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 captures a pivotal moment in the First World War's ill-fated Dardanelles Campaign. Taken in 1915, the image depicts the Bombardment of Kum Kale, a crucial strategic point at the entrance to the Dardanelles Straits, which the Allied forces sought to control in order to open a route to Constantinople and the Black Sea. The photograph shows Turkish guns being blown up by British shells, marking a significant advance in the Allied offensive. The intense bombardment, which lasted for several days, was intended to weaken the Turkish defenses and pave the way for an amphibious assault. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with thick plumes of smoke rising from the explosions, and the water around the guns churning with the impact of the shells. The Turkish soldiers, who had been manning the guns just moments before, are nowhere to be seen, having either been killed or forced to retreat. The Bombardment of Kum Kale was a turning point in the Dardanelles Campaign, which ultimately failed to achieve its objectives. The Allied forces suffered heavy losses, and the campaign is now widely regarded as a costly and unnecessary diversion from the main Western Front. Despite its military failure, the Dardanelles Campaign remains an important chapter in the history of the First World War, and this photograph offers a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of modern warfare on the battlefield.
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