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Poster Print : Air Raid over Southend, 1917, WW1
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Air Raid over Southend, 1917, WW1
An air raid over Southend-on-Sea in Essex on 12 August 1917 in which 10 men, 13 women and 9 children were killed. The raid was destined for London but intercepted by British planes the German aircraft retreated dropping some of its bombs on the town. The Graphic magazine, which printed this picture indignantly and sarcastically calls Southend a " fortress" (it wasn t). Date: 1917
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Attack Attacked Bombed Bombing Bombs Dropping Essex Raid Raids Southend Towns
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience history with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This striking image, "Air Raid over Southend, 1917," transports you back to a pivotal moment in World War I. Witness the intensity of the battle above the skies of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, as German planes were intercepted on their way to London. This evocative print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings a piece of history into your home or office. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display. Relive the past with this powerful and moving reminder of the courage and resilience during wartime."
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the aftermath of the unexpected air raid on Southend-on-Sea, Essex, on 12 August 1917, during the First World War. The town, far from being a fortress as sarcastically labelled by The Graphic magazine, was an unassuming coastal community in England's home front. The intended target was London, but British planes intercepted the German aircraft, forcing them to retreat, dropping their bombs haphazardly on the town instead. The devastating attack resulted in the tragic loss of 10 men, 13 women, and 9 children. The image, taken from The Graphic magazine, poignantly documents the destruction and chaos that ensued, with smoke rising from the buildings and debris scattered across the streets. The unexpected attack served as a grim reminder of the war's reach beyond the traditional battlefields and the vulnerability of civilians on the home front. This historical photograph offers a poignant glimpse into a pivotal moment in the annals of World War I history.
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