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Jigsaw Puzzle : Belgian Miners Captured By The Germans Near Charleroi, Belgium And Made To March At The Head Of The Column, Which Was Entering The Town, Thereby Using Them As A Human Shield, During Wwi. From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, Published 1915
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Belgian Miners Captured By The Germans Near Charleroi, Belgium And Made To March At The Head Of The Column, Which Was Entering The Town, Thereby Using Them As A Human Shield, During Wwi. From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, Published 1915
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Armies Army Belgian Belgium Captured Column Entering Germans Great Human March Marching Miner Miners Prisoner Prisoners Shield Soldier Soldiers Town World Barbaric Charleroi
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This intricately detailed puzzle, featuring the image "Belgian Miners Captured By The Germans Near Charleroi, Belgium And Made To March At The Head Of The Column, Which Was Entering The Town, Thereby Using Them As A Human Shield, During WWI," transports you to the trenches of World War I. Meticulously recreated from the original illustration published in The War Illustrated Album Deluxe in 1915, by Hilary Jane Morgan, this puzzle offers an educational and engaging experience. Assemble the pieces to reveal the powerful and poignant scene of Belgian miners, forced to march at the head of a German column as human shields. Get lost in the history and immerse yourself in the intricacies of this challenging and thought-provoking puzzle.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
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.
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This powerful print captures a chilling moment during World War I, showcasing the barbaric tactics employed by the Germans near Charleroi, Belgium. The image depicts Belgian miners who were captured and forced to march at the head of a German column entering the town, effectively transforming them into human shields. Published in 1915 as part of The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, this photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the atrocities committed during wartime. The composition portrays a solemn procession of soldiers marching alongside these captive miners, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. It is evident that these brave men have been stripped of their freedom and dignity, reduced to mere pawns in an unforgiving game of war. Their presence at the forefront symbolizes both the callousness and strategic cunning exhibited by their captors. As viewers gaze upon this image, they are confronted with conflicting emotions - anger towards those who would exploit innocent lives for personal gain, but also admiration for the resilience displayed by these prisoners amidst unimaginable circumstances. This print encapsulates not only the physical toll exacted on individuals caught in conflict but also highlights humanity's capacity to endure even under dire conditions. Hilary Jane Morgan's caption offers insight into this historical event while emphasizing its significance within our collective memory. Through her words and this poignant visual representation, we are compelled to reflect on past horrors so that we may strive for a more peaceful future.
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