Framed Print : French railway artillery WWI
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French railway artillery WWI
400mm railway gun ready to fire at ravin d harbonnieres on the Somme during World War I
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Media ID 4451709
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Artillery Guns Somme Weapon Weapons Ww 1
12"x10" Modern Frame
Experience history come to life with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "French railway artillery WWI" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a powerful 400mm railway gun ready to fire during the Battle of Ravin d'Harbonnières on the Somme. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the intricate details of this iconic World War I image. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and relive the stories of the past with our high-quality Framed Prints.
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
This evocative photograph captures the raw power and determination of the French military during World War I as they prepare to fire a 400mm railway gun at Ravin d'Harbonnières on the Somme. The Great War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, saw the deployment of some of the largest and most destructive artillery pieces in history, and the railway guns were among the most formidable of these weapons. The 400mm railway gun, a testament to the ingenuity and industrial might of the time, was a mobile artillery piece mounted on a train. Capable of firing shells weighing up to 1,400 pounds over a distance of 12 miles, these guns could devastate enemy positions from a safe distance. In this image, the gun crew is seen readying their weapon for action, with the barrel of the gun jutting out from the train, ominously pointing towards the horizon. The surrounding landscape is a desolate wasteland, with the destruction of war evident all around. The men in the photograph are focused intently on their task, their faces etched with the strain and intensity of the moment. The battle of the Somme, which took place in 1916, was one of the largest and bloodiest engagements of World War I, with over one million casualties on both sides. The French and British forces launched a massive offensive against the German positions, with artillery playing a crucial role in the battle. The use of railway guns like the one in this photograph allowed the Allies to bombard the German lines from a distance, softening them up for infantry attacks. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the destructive power of war and the sacrifices made by the men and women who fought in it. It is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the military forces of the time, and a reminder of the devastating impact of war on the landscape and the people who lived in it.
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