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Framed Print : German machine gun, Grandpre, France, WW1
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German machine gun, Grandpre, France, WW1
The German machine gun that held US troops at Grandpre, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 6 November 1918
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Media ID 7200845
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Ammunition Artillery Automatic Guns Held Grand Pre War Time Weapons Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring this evocative image of a German machine gun during the Battle of Grandpre in France, 6 November 1918. This powerful, rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time to the final days of World War I. The intricate details of the machine gun and the battlefield terrain are beautifully captured, making this print an inspiring addition to any history or military-themed room. Embrace the historical significance and add a touch of nostalgia to your space with this authentic, framed print.
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 tense moment during the final days of World War 1, as US troops faced off against a formidable German machine gun nest at Grandpre, a small town in northeastern France. The date was November 6, 1918, and the end of the war was imminent. The machine gun, a powerful and deadly weapon of war, is at the center of the image. Its ominous presence held the advancing American soldiers at bay, forcing them to take cover and assess their next move. The gun's cold, metallic barrel juts out from a makeshift fortification, surrounded by a sea of mud and debris. The scene is one of grim determination and raw courage. US soldiers huddle in the background, their faces etched with concentration and resolve. They are armed with rifles and ammunition, ready to engage the enemy. In the foreground, a lone soldier, his face obscured by a mask, carefully loads a new belt of ammunition into the machine gun. The machine gun, a symbol of the devastating power of modern warfare, had become a symbol of the stalemate that characterized much of the conflict in the trenches of World War 1. But on this day, the tide was turning, and the end of the war was in sight. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the Great War. It is a testament to the bravery and determination of those who fought, and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit over the horrors of war.
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