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Fine Art Print : Poison gas attack, Hulluch, France, aerial photograph, WW1
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Poison gas attack, Hulluch, France, aerial photograph, WW1
Aerial photograph (German) of smoke from a poison gas attack during the Battle of Hulluch, France, First World War. It was chlorine gas, released by the Germans. Date: 27 April 1916
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Media ID 14119103
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Attack Danger Dangerous Deadly Fatal Fields Hulluch Poison Reconnaissance Chlorine
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative aerial photograph of the Battle of Hulluch during World War I. Witness the haunting image of smoke rising from a poison gas attack, captured in this historic German photograph taken on 27 April 1916. Add depth and character to your space with this powerful and poignant piece of history. Order your Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online at Media Storehouse today.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 haunting aerial photograph captures the aftermath of a deadly poison gas attack during the Battle of Hulluch in France, 1916. The image, taken from a German reconnaissance plane, shows thick clouds of chlorine gas drifting over the battlefield like a sinister shroud. The use of poison gas marked a new and horrifying phase in the First World War, with the potential to cause mass casualties and fatalities. The attack on Hulluch, which took place on April 27, 1916, was the first large-scale use of chlorine gas by the Germans against the British forces. The gas, released from cylinders, spread rapidly over the battlefield, forcing soldiers to retreat or don protective masks. The fields and trenches below are obscured by the toxic fog, adding to the sense of danger and uncertainty. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its stark depiction of the brutal and indiscriminate nature of chemical warfare during the First World War. With the ominous clouds of gas hanging over the battlefield, it serves as a poignant reminder of the deadly consequences of war and the importance of learning from the past.
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