Photographic Print : Sappers and miners working on a tunnel, WW1
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Sappers and miners working on a tunnel, WW1
Sappers and miners working on a tunnel during the First World War. Date: 1916
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Bare Chest Digging Engineer Engineering Labour Manual Miner Miners Sapper Sappers Sunny Tunnel War Time Ww 1
10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of Sappers and Miners working on a tunnel during World War 1. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the determination and grit of soldiers as they toil away in the darkness of a tunnel, date: 1916. A perfect addition to any historical or military-themed collection, this print is not only a fascinating glimpse into the past, but also a testament to the courage and resilience of those who served during this pivotal period in history. Rights Managed. #WW1 #History #Military #Prints
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amid the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War 1, a scene of determined perseverance unfolds in this evocative photograph. Dated 1916, the image captures a group of British Sappers and Miners diligently working on a tunnel, their faces etched with the grit and resilience of their arduous labour. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, yet the barren, rocky terrain and the chest-high piles of earth and debris serve as stark reminders of the harsh conditions they endured. Sappers, part of the Royal Engineers, were responsible for constructing and maintaining military infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and tunnels. Miners, on the other hand, were essential for digging tunnels and shafts to lay explosives, divert enemy lines, and create underground shelters. The combination of these two skilled labour forces was crucial in the success of trench warfare tactics. Working in the hot, dusty conditions, the men dig away at the tunnel's entrance, their picks and shovels striking against the unyielding rock. The manual labour required was immense, and the progress was often slow, but their unwavering dedication to their duties ensured the safety and success of their comrades on the front lines. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Sappers and Miners during World War 1, their tireless efforts contributing significantly to the engineering feats that shaped the course of the war. The image stands as a testament to their unyielding spirit and the unbreakable bond between the soldiers and the land they fought to protect.
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