Metal Print : Turkish troops surrendering to British near Kirkuk, WW1
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Turkish troops surrendering to British near Kirkuk, WW1
Turkish troops surrendering to a British outpost near Kirkuk, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War. Date: May 1918
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16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the poignant moment of Turkish troops surrendering to British forces near Kirkuk during the First World War, as captured in this historic photograph from May 1918. This high-quality Metal Print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings the rich history of WW1 to life with stunning detail and vibrant colors. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets coated with a special protective layer, ensuring a long-lasting and durable finish. Add this captivating piece to your collection and relive the stories of the past.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" 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 poignant photograph captures the moment of surrender by Turkish troops to a British outpost near the city of Kirkuk in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War. The date is May 1918. The Ottoman Empire, allied with Germany and Austria-Hungary, had been in control of Mesopotamia since the early years of the war. However, the British Empire, determined to secure the region's valuable resources and strategic importance, launched a campaign to take back the territory. In this image, Turkish soldiers are seen laying down their weapons and surrendering to the British troops. The scene is one of quiet resignation, with the defeated Turkish soldiers raising their hands in submission as their British captors look on. The British soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and holding their rifles, maintain a watchful and disciplined demeanor. The capture of Kirkuk marked a significant victory for the British in the Mesopotamian campaign. The region would remain under British control until the end of the war and beyond, leading to the establishment of the Mandate of Mesopotamia and eventually the creation of the modern-day Iraqi state. The photograph serves as a reminder of the brutal and far-reaching consequences of the First World War, which saw the dismantling of empires and the redrawing of political maps across the globe. The image also highlights the human cost of war, with both the Turkish and British soldiers depicted as individuals caught up in the larger conflict, each with their own stories and fates to be determined.
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