Fine Art Print : German coastal defence emplacement
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German coastal defence emplacement
Official photograph of German coastal defence emplacement. One of 64 official and agency photographs collected by Maj A G Russell, 79 Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, United Kingdom and North West Europe, 1942-1944. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Date: 1944
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Media ID 14403651
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1942 1944 Agency Anti Artillery Associated Collected Defence Emplacement Official Regiment Russell Tank
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an official photograph of a German coastal defence emplacement. Captured by Maj A G Russell of the 79 Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, this evocative image offers a rare glimpse into history. Printed on high-quality archival paper, this Fine Art Print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, each print is individually inspected and approved to ensure the highest standards of authenticity and preservation. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.9cm (20" x 14.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This official photograph captures a German coastal defence emplacement during the latter stages of World War Two in North West Europe, circa 1944. The image is part of a collection of 64 photographs amassed by Major A.G. Russell of the 79th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, United Kingdom. The collection offers a unique and insightful perspective into the military efforts of both the Allied and Axis forces during this pivotal period in history. The German coastal defence emplacement depicted in the photograph is a testament to the extensive fortifications erected by the German military along the European coastline in an attempt to thwart the Allied invasion. The emplacement appears to be a heavily fortified concrete structure, with multiple gun emplacements and observation posts, designed to provide a formidable defence against naval and amphibious assaults. The presence of barbed wire and other defensive obstacles further underscores the determination of the German forces to protect their territory. Major Russell's collection of photographs provides a valuable record of the military landscape of World War Two in North West Europe, offering a glimpse into the strategies and tactics employed by both sides during this global conflict. This photograph, in particular, serves as a poignant reminder of the extensive military preparations and fortifications that marked the European coastline during this time.
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