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Framed Print : Excavating machine for digging trenches, France, WW1
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Excavating machine for digging trenches, France, WW1
An excavating machine used for digging trenches, at Mericourt in the Somme area of northern France, during the First World War. Date: 26 August 1916
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Digger Digging Excavating Excavation Machinery Mericourt Somme Trench Trenches War Time Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of an excavating machine in action during the First World War. This powerful machine, captured in a historical photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, was used to dig trenches in the Mericourt region of northern France on 26 August 1916. Add this evocative piece to your collection and bring the history of WW1 into your home or office. Each print is expertly framed to preserve and enhance the image, ensuring a stunning display. Order yours today and relive history in high definition detail.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 photograph captures the scene of an excavating machine at work in the northern French town of Mericourt, during the pivotal period of the First World War on August 26, 1916. The Great War had reached its halfway point, and the battlefields of the Somme region were a testament to the devastating impact of modern warfare. In the foreground of the image, the massive excavating machine, with its intricate network of gears, belts, and levers, is seen digging a trench. The machine's powerful arm reaches deep into the earth, its bucket scooping up the soil and depositing it onto a conveyor belt that carries it away. The tireless digger was a crucial piece of equipment in the trenches, enabling the Allied forces to construct and fortify their defensive lines against the relentless German assault. The surrounding landscape is a stark reminder of the destruction wrought by the war. In the background, the ruins of buildings and the craters left by artillery fire are evident, while a dirt road winds its way through the desolate terrain. The image underscores the harsh realities of trench warfare and the relentless cycle of digging, fortifying, and defending that characterized the conflict. The excavating machine, a symbol of human ingenuity and perseverance, stands out against the backdrop of the devastated world. Its presence underscores the determination of the Allied forces to adapt and overcome the challenges of the battlefield, even as they faced the horrors and hardships of trench warfare. This powerful photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, providing a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who fought in the trenches of the Somme during the First World War.
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