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Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Iraq, WWI
Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Basra, Iraq, WWI Date: circa 1917
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Artillery Banks Basorah Basra Basrah Captured Guns Iraq Iraqi Mesopotamian River Bank Ottoman Ww 1
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Iraq, WWI" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection. This breathtaking image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the pivotal moments of World War I. The scene, circa 1917, depicts the aftermath of a battle in Basra, Iraq, where Ottoman Turkish guns have been seized by the victorious forces. The rich, textured canvas brings out the intricacies of the guns and the rugged terrain, immersing you in the history of this era. Add this striking piece to your home or office to ignite conversations and evoke a sense of adventure and historical significance.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.4cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the Mesopotamian campaign of World War I, as Ottoman Turkish guns are unloaded from boats and transported along the banks of the Shatt al-Arab River in Basra, Iraq, circa 1917. The Ottoman Empire, allied with the Central Powers, had been in control of Mesopotamia since the early 16th century, but British forces, under the command of General Stanley Maude, had been making steady progress towards Basra since late 1916. The capture of the city in December 1916 marked a significant victory for the Allies and paved the way for the eventual defeat of the Ottoman forces in the region. The Ottoman guns, now rendered obsolete and captured by the British forces, are being transported to a new location along the riverbank. The scene is a testament to the brutal realities of war, as the remnants of the once formidable Ottoman military are now being repurposed by the victors. The river boats, which had been used to transport the guns, are now empty and moored along the riverbank, while the guns themselves are being unloaded and inspected by British soldiers. The Mesopotamian landscape, with its barren terrain and vast expanse of water, provides a stark backdrop to the unfolding events. The capture of these Ottoman Turkish guns marked a turning point in the Mesopotamian campaign, and their transport along the Shatt al-Arab River in Basra was a powerful symbol of the shifting balance of power in the region during World War I.
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