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Attack on the Battery of Coconut Trees 1863
An attack on the battery of coconut trees by the Diamond and Galatea detachments. Soldiers overrun a hill surrounded by coconut trees, where the coconut tree battery had dug in cannons to defend the shore. French ships lay at a distance, and long boats line the shoreline.
1863
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Media ID 23088448
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1863 Attack Battery Cannons Coconut Defend Detachments Diamond Distance Galatea Mexico Shore Shoreline Surrounded Overrun
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic "Attack on the Battery of Coconut Trees 1863" image from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the intense moment of battle as soldiers from the Diamond and Galatea detachments overrun a hill surrounded by towering coconut trees. Each print is meticulously reproduced on high-quality canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring this historic scene to life in your home or office. Order now and relive the past in brilliant detail.
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Attack on the Battery of Coconut Trees, which took place on March 14, 1863, during the French intervention in Mexico. The Diamond and Galatea detachments, part of the French Army of the Gulf, are shown in the photograph overrunning a hill surrounded by coconut trees. The enemy had dug in cannons among the trees to defend the shoreline, making the assault a difficult and perilous task for the attacking forces. In the background, French ships can be seen anchored at a distance, providing support for the ground troops. Long boats line the shoreline, ready to transport soldiers and supplies to the battlefront. The soldiers, determined and focused, charge forward, their uniforms a stark contrast to the lush greenery of the coconut trees. The Battle of the Battery of Coconut Trees was a significant event during the French intervention in Mexico, which lasted from 1862 to 1867. The French forces, led by Napoleon III, sought to restore the Mexican monarchy and establish a client state in the Americas. The Mexican resistance, however, proved to be formidable, and the French faced fierce opposition from Mexican forces and civilians alike. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the military tactics and strategies employed during the conflict, as well as the challenging terrain and conditions faced by soldiers on the ground. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the determination and bravery of those who fought in it.
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