Framed Print : British 12 inch Howitzer, Western Front, France, WW1
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British 12 inch Howitzer, Western Front, France, WW1
A British 12 inch Howitzer being fired at Louez, northern France, on the Western Front during the First World War. The three gunners are working without their shirts, and the man in the foreground is sticking his fingers in his ears to protect them from the loud bang. Date: May 1918
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Media ID 7184793
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Artillery Bare Chest Firing Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Howitzer Inch Shirt Shirts War Time Weapons Ww 1
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating addition to your home or office decor from Media Storehouse's Framed Prints collection. This evocative image transports us back in time to the Western Front of World War I, where a British 12 inch Howitzer roars to life. Witness the intense focus and determination of the three gunners, working tirelessly without shirts to prepare for the next barrage. This powerful and poignant photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the courage and resilience of those who served during this pivotal moment in history. Bring this piece of history into your space and ignite conversations with its intriguing storytelling, expertly framed to preserve its stunning details.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaotic and harrowing landscape of the Western Front during the First World War, this powerful image captures the raw intensity and physical demands of operating a British 12 inch Howitzer artillery piece at Louez, northern France, in May 1918. The heavy gun, a formidable weapon of war, is being fired with precision and determination by three bare-chested gunners, each focused intently on their respective tasks. The man in the foreground, shielding his ears with his fingers, is a poignant reminder of the deafening noise that accompanied each discharge. The absence of shirts is a testament to the intense heat and laborious nature of their work, as they toiled under the unforgiving sun to support their comrades on the front lines. This evocative photograph, taken during the final months of the Great War, offers a rare glimpse into the gritty reality of war time artillery operations.
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