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Framed Print : German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer, Western Front, WW1
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German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer, Western Front, WW1
A German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer in action on the Western Front during the First World War. It was manufactured by Krupp. Seen here with gunners, preparing to fire. Date: 1914-1918
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Action Artillery Bertha Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Howitzer Krupp Manufactured Preparing Ready War Time Weapons Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Experience the power and history of the German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer with our stunning framed print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the Western Front during World War I. Witness the might of this legendary weapon as it prepares to fire, with determined gunners by its side. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office. Perfect for history enthusiasts and military memorabilia lovers. Rights Managed.
20x16 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 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 the raw power and intensity of the German 42cm Big Bertha howitzer in action on the Western Front during World War I. Manufactured by the renowned German industrial conglomerate Krupp, this colossal artillery piece was a symbol of German military might and innovation during the war. The image shows the Big Bertha, with its massive barrel and intricate details, ready to fire. A team of determined gunners, dressed in heavy winter coats and helmets, are seen preparing for the next shot. Their focused expressions and tense body language convey the high stakes of the battlefield. The surrounding landscape is barren and desolate, with the destruction of war evident in the background. The Big Bertha howitzer, also known as the "Great Gun," was the largest caliber gun in the world at the time, with a bore diameter of 42 centimeters. It could fire a shell weighing over 1,400 pounds (635 kilograms) over a distance of 10 kilometers. This made it a formidable weapon against enemy fortifications and troop concentrations. The use of such heavy artillery marked a significant shift in the nature of warfare during World War I, as it allowed for long-range bombardment and devastating firepower. The Big Bertha howitzer became a symbol of the brutal and destructive nature of the war, and its legacy continues to shape our understanding of the military conflicts of the 20th century.
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