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German transport WWI
German transport drivers and horses wearing gas masks during the advance on Soissons at the Third Battle of the Aisne during World War I
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Advance Aisne D River Drivers Mask Masks Soissons Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating framed print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image of German transport drivers and horses during the advance on Soissons at the Third Battle of the Aisne during World War I. This powerful photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, vividly captures the grim realities of war as the drivers don their gas masks, ready to press on through the trenches. Add this historically significant piece to your collection and bring a unique, thought-provoking touch to your home or office decor.
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of the Third Battle of the Aisne during World War I, as German transport drivers and their horses don gas masks in preparation for the advance on Soissons in 1918. The Western Front had seen the devastating use of chemical weapons, and both sides were forced to adapt to the new and deadly battlefield conditions. In this image, the drivers, dressed in their heavy winter coats and armed with rifles, protect themselves and their animals from the choking gas that could prove fatal in mere minutes. The horses, too, wear makeshift masks, their eyes covered with cloth to prevent the irritants from reaching their eyes. The serene waters of the River Aisne, once a source of sustenance and refuge, now serve as a backdrop to the harsh realities of modern warfare. The Third Battle of the Aisne, fought between May and July 1918, was one of the last major German offensives on the Western Front. Despite initial successes, the German forces were unable to break through the Allied lines, and the battle ultimately ended in a stalemate. This powerful photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and animals during the Great War, and the indelible mark that chemical warfare left on the history of military conflict.
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