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Canvas Print : German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer, Western Front, WW1
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German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer, Western Front, WW1
A German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer in action on the Western Front during the First World War. It was manufactured by Krupp. Seen here with gunners, preparing to fire. Date: 1914-1918
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Action Artillery Bertha Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Howitzer Krupp Manufactured Preparing Ready War Time Weapons Ww 1
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating addition to your home decor from Media Storehouse's Canvas Print collection: "German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer, Western Front, WW1." This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the pivotal moments of the First World War. The powerful German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer, manufactured by Krupp, is depicted in action on the Western Front. With gunners meticulously preparing to fire, this print offers a gripping glimpse into history. Adorn your walls with this inspiring piece and bring the past to life in your home.
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 photograph captures the raw power and intensity of the German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer in action on the Western Front during World War I. Manufactured by the renowned German industrial conglomerate Krupp, this colossal artillery piece was a symbol of German military might and innovation during the war. The image shows the Big Bertha, with its massive barrel and intricate details, ready to fire. A team of determined gunners, dressed in heavy winter coats and helmets, are seen preparing for the next shot. Their focused expressions and tense body language convey the high stakes of the battlefield. The surrounding landscape is barren and desolate, with the destruction of war evident in the background. The Big Bertha howitzer, also known as the "Great Gun," was the largest caliber gun in the world at the time, with a bore diameter of 42 centimeters. It could fire a shell weighing over 1,400 pounds (635 kilograms) over a distance of 10 kilometers. This made it a formidable weapon against enemy fortifications and troop concentrations. The use of such heavy artillery marked a significant shift in the nature of warfare during World War I, as it allowed for long-range bombardment and devastating firepower. The Big Bertha howitzer became a symbol of the brutal and destructive nature of the war, and its legacy continues to shape our understanding of the military conflicts of the 20th century.
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