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Tanks Near Tobruk
North Africa : a German tank destroys a British tank in Marmarica, during the fiercely contested battle for Tobruk, Libya
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1941 Contested Destroys Fiercely Libya Operations Tank Tanks Tobruk
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw power and intensity of war history with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, titled "Tanks Near Tobruk," taken from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the brutal battle for Tobruk in Libya during World War II. Witness the fierce confrontation between German and British forces as a German tank destroys a British tank in this evocative and poignant photograph. Each print is meticulously produced using premium quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring history to life. Add this stunning piece to your collection and relive the past with the authenticity and beauty of our Fine Art Prints.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.9cm x 50.8cm (14.1" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and brutality of the Battle for Tobruk in North Africa during World War II. In the arid landscape of Marmarica, a German tank, its menacing silhouette framed against the sun-scorched sand, advances towards a British tank, its gun barrel trained ominously. The British tank, engulfed in a plume of smoke, appears to be on the brink of destruction, its fate sealed by the relentless onslaught of the German forces. The Battle for Tobruk, which took place between April and November 1941, was a fiercely contested battle between the Axis and Allied forces in the Western Desert Campaign of World War II. Tobruk, a strategically important port city in Libya, was a key objective for both sides due to its access to vital supplies and resources. The battle saw some of the most intense and hard-fought engagements of the war, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The German forces, under the command of General Erwin Rommel, launched a series of attacks on Tobruk in an attempt to take the city and cut off the Allied supply lines. The British forces, led by General Claude Auchinleck, put up a determined resistance, but were ultimately unable to prevent the fall of Tobruk. The battle marked a turning point in the Western Desert Campaign, with the Axis forces gaining the upper hand and pushing the Allies back towards Egypt. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the Battle for Tobruk and the wider conflict in North Africa. It also serves as a testament to the importance of military technology, such as tanks, in shaping the outcome of battles during World War II.
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