Photographic Print : Howitzer beyond repair, Calais, France, WW1
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Howitzer beyond repair, Calais, France, WW1
A 4.5 inch Howitzer beyond repair at the Ordnance Depot, Calais, France, during the First World War. Date: 19 April 1917
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Artillery Broken Calais Debris Depot Guns Howitzer Ordnance Pieces Repair Scrap Twisted War Time Weapons Ww 1
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the poignant history of the First World War with our exquisite photographic print from Media Storehouse, featuring the haunting image of a 4.5 inch Howitzer beyond repair at the Ordnance Depot in Calais, France. This poignant snapshot of history, taken on 19 April 1917, tells a powerful story of the war's devastating impact. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, military collectors, and those seeking to adorn their walls with a piece of the past. Bring the past into your present and add depth and character to your space with this evocative and thought-provoking photograph.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the desolate landscape of the Ordnance Depot in Calais, France, during the First World War, lies a 4.5 inch Howitzer, its once-mighty form now reduced to a twisted mass of metal and debris. The date is April 19, 1917, and the Great War's relentless march of destruction has claimed yet another casualty. The once-great gun, a symbol of power and precision on the battlefield, now lies beyond repair. Its carriage, twisted and broken, bears witness to the brutal violence of the war. The pieces of the gun, scattered around it, are a testament to the devastating impact of the conflict. The Ordnance Depot, a crucial hub for the maintenance and repair of artillery pieces during the war, is filled with similar scenes of shattered metal and broken dreams. The 1st World War, a war of unprecedented destruction, had taken its toll on the world's military arsenals, and the Howitzer in Calais is a poignant reminder of the cost of war. The gun, a relic of a bygone era, now serves as a reminder of the futility of war and the need for peace.
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