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Photographic Print : Disabled tank in winter, Somme, France, WW1
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Disabled tank in winter, Somme, France, WW1
A disabled tank on the Somme, northern France, in winter during the First World War. Date: circa 1916-1918
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Disabled Frost Knocked Somme Tank Tanks War Time Ww 1
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the poignant history of World War I with our exclusive Media Storehouse photographic print, "Disabled tank in winter, Somme, France." This powerful image, taken circa 1916-1918 from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the haunting sight of a disabled tank in the wintry landscape of northern France. This rights-managed print is an evocative reminder of the brutal realities of war, and an essential addition to any historical or military-themed display. Bring the past to life with this stunning, high-quality print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.4cm (14" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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Amidst the desolate winter landscape of the Somme region in northern France, the remnants of a once formidable war machine lie still. Circa 1916-1918, during the Great War, also known as World War I, the battlefields were transformed into a frozen tableau as the first snowfall blanketed the battle-scarred terrain. In this poignant image, a disabled tank, its once menacing presence now neutralized by the frost, sits abandoned in the field. The tank, a revolutionary military invention that debuted in September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, was a symbol of the relentless innovation and determination of both sides in the war. However, the harsh winter conditions proved to be a formidable adversary, as the heavy machinery struggled to operate effectively in the icy terrain. The tank's tracks, encased in ice, are a testament to the unforgiving nature of the battlefield. The frost-covered turret and rusted metalwork add a haunting beauty to the scene, a stark contrast to the devastation and destruction that once unfolded here. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, as well as the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who fought in the harsh conditions of the Somme during the winter of 1916-1918. The tank, like the soldiers who manned it, was a victim of the relentless conflict, a poignant symbol of the futility of war and the enduring power of nature.
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