Canvas Print : British mine exploding at Beaumont Hamel, France, WW1
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British mine exploding at Beaumont Hamel, France, WW1
British mine exploding at Beaumont Hamel, France, WW1.
1914-1918
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Media ID 14416805
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Beaumont Exploding Explosion Hamel Mine
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the raw power and intensity of history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic image of the British mine exploding at Beaumont Hamel, France, during World War I. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the explosive moment of the infamous attack on July 1, 1916. Bring this significant piece of history into your home or office and relive the past with our premium canvas prints, expertly printed on high-quality canvas and finished with a protective coating to ensure lasting brilliance.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 the moment of detonation of a British mine during the Battle of Beaumont Hamel in the early hours of November 1, 1916, during World War I. The Western Front, a brutal and seemingly endless stalemate, was marked by the relentless use of artillery and trench warfare. In an attempt to gain an advantage, the British planned a complex assault on Beaumont Hamel, involving a creeping barrage, diversionary attacks, and the use of mines to destroy German defenses. The photograph shows a thick plume of smoke rising from the ground as the mine explodes, a testament to the immense power of the munition. The detonation would have caused a crater several meters deep and wide, and the resulting shockwave would have devastated any soldiers in the vicinity. The photograph also reveals the chaotic and destructive nature of trench warfare, with the barren landscape dotted with the remnants of wooden structures and debris. The Battle of Beaumont Hamel was a costly failure for the British, with over 1,000 casualties and little ground gained. The mine explosion in this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal and devastating nature of trench warfare during World War I.
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