Mouse Mat : British soldiers firing at a German plane, WW1
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British soldiers firing at a German plane, WW1
British soldiers of the Royal Horse Artillery attached to the 1st Cavalry Division firing at a German plane with an automatic rifle (a Hotchkiss Mark 1) fixed to a limber towards the end of the First World War. Date: 8 October 1918
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Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17.6cm (9.3" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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 image captures the intensity and determination of the British soldiers of the Royal Horse Artillery (RHA), attached to the 1st Cavalry Division, during the final months of the First World War. The scene is set on 8 October 1918, as these brave men prepare to engage a German aircraft with an automatic rifle, specifically a Hotchkiss Mark 1, mounted on a limber. The First World War marked a significant turning point in the history of aerial warfare, with both sides recognizing the importance of controlling the skies. In response, ground-based anti-aircraft (AA) units like the RHA were tasked with defending against enemy aircraft. The Hotchkiss Mark 1, a versatile and effective weapon, was one of the primary AA guns used by the British military during this period. The soldiers in this photograph are focused intently on their target, their expressions reflecting the heightened sense of urgency and danger that came with confronting an enemy aircraft. The wheels of the limber and the plane's propeller blur in motion, underscoring the dynamic and chaotic nature of the battlefield. As the war entered its final stages, the RHA and other AA units played a crucial role in protecting ground troops and vital installations from aerial attacks. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience displayed by the soldiers who fought in the skies above the Western Front during the First World War.
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