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Canvas Print : First Balkan War (1912 - 1913) - Hand-to-hand combat
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First Balkan War (1912 - 1913) - Hand-to-hand combat
Hand-to-hand combat during the First Balkan War as Greek troops overun a Turkish gun battery. The war lasted from October 1912 to May 1913, pitted the Balkan League (Serbia, Montenegro, Greece, and Bulgaria) against the Ottoman Empire. The combined armies of the Balkan states overcame the numerically inferior and strategically disadvantaged Ottoman armies, and achieved rapid success. As a result of the war, almost all remaining European territories of the Ottoman Empire were captured and partitioned among the allies, and an independent Albanian state set up. Despite their success, the Balkan states were unsatisfied with the peace settlement, and the tensions among them, with the unifying Ottoman threat gone, would soon result in the Second Balkan War
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12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Experience history come to life with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "First Balkan War (1912-1913) - Hand-to-hand combat" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the intensity of the clash between Greek and Turkish troops during the siege of a Turkish gun battery. Relive the historic moment as you bring this vivid and authentic depiction of the First Balkan War into your home or office. Our premium canvas prints are crafted with care, using high-quality materials to ensure a stunning, gallery-worthy finish. Add a touch of history to your space and start a conversation with this unique and intriguing piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.2cm x 30.4cm (7.6" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
"This evocative image captures the raw intensity and determination of hand-to-hand combat during the First Balkan War (1912-1913), as Greek troops storm a Turkish gun battery. The First Balkan War was a pivotal moment in European history, pitting the Balkan League (comprised of Serbia, Montenegro, Greece, and Bulgaria) against the Ottoman Empire. The combined forces of the Balkan states, though numerically inferior and strategically disadvantaged, achieved rapid success, overcoming the Ottoman armies and capturing almost all remaining European territories of the Ottoman Empire. The peace settlement that followed saw the partitioning of these territories among the allies and the establishment of an independent Albanian state. Despite their triumph, the Balkan states were ultimately unsatisfied with the peace settlement, and the tensions among them, now free from the unifying threat of the Ottoman Empire, would soon erupt into the Second Balkan War. This powerful photograph serves as a symbolic reminder of the archetypal soldier in the uniform of the time, with the Greek troops dressed in their traditional costume and the Turkish soldiers wearing their distinctive fez hats. The image of the Greek soldiers charging with bayonets fixed and the Turkish troops bombarding them from their positions is a poignant representation of the brutal realities of war and the enduring spirit of those who fought in it." This image is a historical record of a significant moment in the First Balkan War, and is rich in symbolism and cultural significance. It offers a glimpse into the past, providing insight into the costumes, weapons, and tactics of the soldiers involved in this pivotal conflict. This image is not to be used for commercial purposes and is available for rights-managed licensing from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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