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Poster Print : 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our poignant and historically significant poster print, "Belgian Miners Captured By The Germans Near Charleroi, Belgium." This powerful image, taken from The War Illustrated Album Deluxe published in 1915 by Hilary Jane Morgan, captures the raw emotion and harsh realities of war. The photograph shows a column of Belgian miners, forced to march at the head of the German troops as they entered the town of Charleroi. The Germans used these innocent men as human shields, a chilling tactic that highlights the brutality and desperation of wartime. This captivating poster print is a poignant reminder of history and makes a thought-provoking addition to any home or office space. Order now and bring a piece of history into your world.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with 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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