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Jan Breydel arriving at Dover with Haig and others
The hospital ship Jan Breydel arriving at Dover with Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and other British army generals, soon after the end of the First World War. Date: circa December 1918
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14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Photographic Print of 'Jan Breydel arriving at Dover with Haig and others' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the historic moment in December 1918 when Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and other British army generals disembarked from the hospital ship Jan Breydel at Dover, marking the end of the First World War. Add this stunning piece of history to your home or office décor and relive the spirit of triumph and victory. Order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print today and let the story unfold.
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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 the moment of triumph and relief as the hospital ship Jan Breydel approaches the shores of Dover, England, in December 1918. The First World War had come to an end just a few days prior, and the sight of the Belgian Red Cross vessel bringing home the wounded and weary soldiers was a poignant reminder of the long-awaited victory. In the foreground, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army during the war, stands with several other generals, their uniforms worn and weathered from years of battle. Haig, who had led the British forces to victory on the Western Front, is seen here in a more somber role, greeting the returning soldiers and offering words of comfort and support. The Jan Breydel, a former passenger liner that had been converted into a hospital ship, had sailed from the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, carrying over 1,500 wounded soldiers. The ship, painted with camouflage to protect it from enemy attacks, had made its way across the English Channel under the protection of the Royal Navy. The arrival of the Jan Breydel marked the beginning of the end of the war for many of the soldiers on board, who were finally able to return home to their families and loved ones. The sight of the ship and its passengers was a powerful symbol of the sacrifices made during the conflict and the hope for a brighter future. This photograph, with its rich historical significance and moving depiction of the human cost of war, is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the stories of the past.
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