Metal Print : Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Iraq, WWI
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Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Iraq, WWI
Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Basra, Iraq, WWI Date: circa 1917
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Artillery Banks Basorah Basra Basrah Captured Guns Iraq Iraqi Mesopotamian River Bank Ottoman Ww 1
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Metal Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This particular piece features an evocative image of Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns in Basra, Iraq, during World War I. Sourced from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed photograph transports you back in time, offering a unique and captivating perspective on a pivotal moment in history. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just beautiful works of art, but also durable and long-lasting, making them a perfect addition to any home or office space. Order yours today and let the story of the past unfold before your eyes.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 61.5cm x 39.3cm (24.2" x 15.5")
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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 pivotal moment in the Mesopotamian campaign of World War I, as Ottoman Turkish guns are unloaded from boats and transported along the banks of the Shatt al-Arab River in Basra, Iraq, circa 1917. The Ottoman Empire, allied with the Central Powers, had been in control of Mesopotamia since the early 16th century, but British forces, under the command of General Stanley Maude, had been making steady progress towards Basra since late 1916. The capture of the city in December 1916 marked a significant victory for the Allies and paved the way for the eventual defeat of the Ottoman forces in the region. The Ottoman guns, now rendered obsolete and captured by the British forces, are being transported to a new location along the riverbank. The scene is a testament to the brutal realities of war, as the remnants of the once formidable Ottoman military are now being repurposed by the victors. The river boats, which had been used to transport the guns, are now empty and moored along the riverbank, while the guns themselves are being unloaded and inspected by British soldiers. The Mesopotamian landscape, with its barren terrain and vast expanse of water, provides a stark backdrop to the unfolding events. The capture of these Ottoman Turkish guns marked a turning point in the Mesopotamian campaign, and their transport along the Shatt al-Arab River in Basra was a powerful symbol of the shifting balance of power in the region during World War I.
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