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German tunnellers WWI
German tunellers during World War I
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Media ID 4452899
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Mine Mining Worker Tunnellers Ww 1
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our captivating German tunnellers WWI Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This historical masterpiece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the trenches of World War I. The intricate details of the German tunnellers at work bring the past to life, making this a perfect addition to any history enthusiast's collection. Our high-quality canvas prints are professionally printed and coated with a protective varnish to ensure vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Bring history into your home or office and relive the stories of the past with our German tunnellers WWI Canvas Print."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 moment in the harsh reality of the First World War, as German tunnellers toil deep beneath the Western Front in Belgium. Dated to around 1915, the image offers a glimpse into the industrious world of sapping, or mining warfare, which played a significant role in the trench warfare that characterized this period. The photograph shows a group of German soldiers, dressed in heavy coats and helmets, working diligently to excavate a tunnel. The dimly lit space is filled with clouds of dust, kicked up by the laborers as they swing pickaxes and shovels, their faces etched with determination and focus. The scene is reminiscent of a bustling industrial site, with the men working in a coordinated fashion, passing buckets of earth and debris to one another. The use of tunnelling in warfare was a tactical innovation that allowed soldiers to gain an advantage over their enemies by undermining their positions and creating hidden approaches for surprise attacks. The conditions under which these men worked were treacherous, with the constant threat of cave-ins, flooding, and enemy counter-attacks. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the workers on both sides of the conflict during the First World War. Their labor, often carried out in the dark, damp, and dangerous conditions of the subterranean world, played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the war. The image also underscores the industrial nature of modern warfare, with its reliance on large-scale engineering projects and the mobilization of vast numbers of workers to support military operations.
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