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Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1961 reporting on the tensions in Kuwait after the Iraqi leader General Kassem had claimed Kuwait should be part of Iraq and had built up military forces near the border. British troops were deployed to protect Kuwait against the threat. See picture number 11936766 for opposite page to this spread. Date: 1961
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Media ID 14255757
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Airstrip Arriving Bedouin Brigadier Bulwark Commandos Iraq Kuwait Kuwaiti Marines Pipelines Protection Rifles Support Supporters Tankers Tension Tensions Threat Victorious Volunteers
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Iraq Threat to Kuwait, 1961" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This historic photograph, originally published in The Illustrated London News on 8 July 1961, vividly illustrates the political tensions between Iraq and Kuwait, as Iraqi leader General Kassem asserted his claim over Kuwait's territory. Display this stunning piece of history in your home or office as a conversation starter and a reminder of the past. Each Canvas Print is expertly crafted with high-quality materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your space."
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 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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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In the sweltering heat of July 1961, tensions between Iraq and Kuwait reached a boiling point, with Iraqi leader General Abdul Karim Qasem asserting that Kuwait was rightfully part of Iraq and deploying military forces to the border. The Illustrated London News reported on the escalating crisis, capturing the sense of unease and uncertainty in this evocative image. The photograph shows British troops, a mix of volunteers, Bedouin, marines, commandos, and a brigadier, disembarking from a Royal Marine landing craft at the newly constructed Farwania airstrip in Kuwait. The bulwark of British military might was being assembled to protect the small Gulf state against the perceived threat from Iraq. The presence of British troops was a vital bulwark against the Iraqi forces that had amassed along the border. Kuwait, a key player in the Middle Eastern oil industry, was a vital strategic location, with oil pipelines and tankers at risk. The threat of a potential invasion loomed large, and the Kuwaiti people looked to their British allies for support and protection. The image conveys a sense of anticipation and determination, with the soldiers, many of them Bedouin volunteers, shouldering their rifles and preparing to make their way inland. The arrival of the British troops was a symbol of hope and strength in the face of the mounting tension, and the people of Kuwait welcomed them as victorious liberators. Brigadier Horsford, the commanding officer, stands at the head of the landing craft, surveying the scene before him with a steely resolve. The image serves as a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history, when the balance of power in the region hung in the balance, and the world held its breath in anticipation of the outcome.
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