Framed Print : Turkish prisoners, Mesopotamia, WW1
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Turkish prisoners, Mesopotamia, WW1
Turkish prisoners with their British captors, on their way to Baghdad, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918
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Media ID 7218651
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Captors Desert Iraq Mesopotamia Pith Prisoner Prisoners War Time Ww 1
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exclusive Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative image of Turkish prisoners being led by their British captors during the First World War in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), circa 1915-1918. This powerful photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to a bygone era, offering a poignant reminder of history. Each print is carefully framed to preserve and showcase the intricate details of this historic moment. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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 poignant moment during the First World War, as Turkish prisoners of war are led by their British captors through the arid landscape of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq. Circa 1915-1918, the Turkish soldiers, dressed in tattered uniforms and helmets, trudge along the sandy path, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. In contrast, their British captors, clad in pith helmets and khaki uniforms, stride confidently ahead, their expressions unreadable. The desolate desert backdrop serves as a stark reminder of the harsh conditions endured by both sides during the long and arduous campaign in Mesopotamia. The First World War saw the largest number of prisoners of war in history, with an estimated 5.5 million men taken captive. This image offers a glimpse into the human cost of the conflict, as men from different worlds and cultures were brought together under the harsh realities of war time. The Turkish prisoners, once fierce enemies on the battlefield, are now bound together by their shared fate as prisoners of war, their fates uncertain as they make their way to the next stage of their journey.
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