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German soldiers with captured British guns, WW1
German soldiers with captured British guns on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
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Media ID 7184735
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Artillery Captured Guns Heavy Shells Wheel Wheels War Time Weapons Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "German soldiers with captured British guns" print from the Media Storehouse collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the Western Front during World War I. The powerful composition showcases the intensity and drama of the battlefield, as German soldiers proudly display their hard-won victory with captured British guns. With its rich historical significance, this print is an essential addition to any collection dedicated to military history or the First World War. Bring the past to life in your home or office with this authentic and intriguing piece.
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
Amidst the harsh realities of the Western Front during the First World War, this evocative photograph captures a moment of triumph for the German army as they proudly display their newest acquisitions: captured British guns. Dated between 1914 and 1918, the image showcases a group of German soldiers standing next to their latest spoils of war - a line of wheeled artillery pieces, their British markings now obscured. The guns, likely 155mm howitzers or 15-pounder field guns, were vital additions to the German artillery arsenal, providing greater firepower and range than their own standard field guns. The image offers a glimpse into the brutal and unforgiving nature of trench warfare. The soldiers, dressed in heavy greatcoats and armed with rifles, appear both weary and determined. The background is a desolate landscape of mud and debris, punctuated by the eerie stillness of abandoned British artillery pieces. The scene is further emphasized by the presence of spent shells and wheeled gun carriages, remnants of the relentless battlefield action. This photograph provides a poignant reminder of the intense and often brutal struggle for dominance on the Western Front during the First World War. The captured British guns symbolize the constant ebb and flow of the conflict, as well as the tenacity and resourcefulness of both sides in the face of adversity.
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