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Bombardment of Kum Kale

Turkish guns being blown up by British shells at the entrance to the Dardanelles. Date: 1915

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Media ID 14387572

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Blown Dardanelles Guns Shells


18"x14" Modern Frame

Experience the intensity of history with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic "Bombardment of Kum Kale" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the dramatic clash of forces during the First World War as Turkish guns are blown up by British shells at the entrance to the Dardanelles, dated 1915. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the intricate details of this powerful image, making it a captivating addition to any home or office space. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your world.

16x12 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 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")

Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")

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 evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the First World War's ill-fated Dardanelles Campaign. Taken in 1915, the image depicts the Bombardment of Kum Kale, a crucial strategic point at the entrance to the Dardanelles Straits, which the Allied forces sought to control in order to open a route to Constantinople and the Black Sea. The photograph shows Turkish guns being blown up by British shells, marking a significant advance in the Allied offensive. The intense bombardment, which lasted for several days, was intended to weaken the Turkish defenses and pave the way for an amphibious assault. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with thick plumes of smoke rising from the explosions, and the water around the guns churning with the impact of the shells. The Turkish soldiers, who had been manning the guns just moments before, are nowhere to be seen, having either been killed or forced to retreat. The Bombardment of Kum Kale was a turning point in the Dardanelles Campaign, which ultimately failed to achieve its objectives. The Allied forces suffered heavy losses, and the campaign is now widely regarded as a costly and unnecessary diversion from the main Western Front. Despite its military failure, the Dardanelles Campaign remains an important chapter in the history of the First World War, and this photograph offers a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of modern warfare on the battlefield.

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