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Italians on Frontier
Italians, attacking France from the south, take a French blockhouse in the Alps
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Alps Attacking Frontier Italians Operations
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the rich history and culture of Europe with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring the captivating image "Italians on Frontier" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph transports you back in time as Italians fiercely attack a French blockhouse in the Alps during a pivotal moment in European history. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail that bring history to life. Add this magnificent piece to your home or office to inspire and ignite conversation among guests. Order now and bring a piece of European history into your space.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.5cm x 35.5cm (10" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Second World War, as Italian soldiers storm a French blockhouse on the Alpine frontier in July 1940. The image bears witness to the fierce determination of the Italian army as they launched a daring attack from the southern flank, aiming to breach the formidable defensive line that France had established along the mountains. The Western Alps had long been a contested borderland between Italy and France, and the region became a key battleground in the early stages of the war. With the fall of France imminent, the Italian high command saw an opportunity to seize strategic territory and expand their empire. Operation Alpine Eagle, as the offensive was known, was designed to exploit the rugged terrain of the Alps and catch the French off guard. The photograph shows a group of Italian soldiers, their faces etched with concentration and resolve, as they advance towards the fortified position. In the foreground, a figure in a white helmet and red armband, likely an officer, leads the charge. Behind them, a plume of smoke rises from the direction of the fighting, while the snow-capped peaks of the Alps loom in the background, a stark reminder of the harsh and unforgiving environment in which the battle was being waged. The success of the Italian assault on the French blockhouse marked a significant turning point in the campaign, and paved the way for further advances into French territory. However, the cost of victory was high, with both sides suffering heavy losses in the brutal mountain fighting. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men who fought and died on the Alpine frontier, and the enduring legacy of the Second World War in European history.
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