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Poster Print : The Capture of the Vulcania; Second World War, 1943
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The Capture of the Vulcania; Second World War, 1943
Illustration showing a German motor torpedo boat capturing the Italian passenger-liner Vulcania in the Adriatic sea during 1943. When Italy fell to the Allied armies that year, German forces in Northern Italy attempted to seize as much Italian material as possible; including the Vulcania
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Media ID 4391607
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1943 Adriatic Allied Armies Attempted Capture Capturing Fell Forces Including Material Seize Torpedo Liner Year
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of Poster Prints, featuring the captivating and historically significant image, "The Capture of the Vulcania; Second World War, 1943." This evocative illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a pivotal moment during the conflict in the European theatre. Witness the dramatic encounter between a German motor torpedo boat and the Italian passenger-liner, Vulcania, as it is seized in the Adriatic Sea. This thrilling poster print brings history to life, making it an essential addition to any home, office, or educational environment. Embrace the power of visual storytelling with this captivating piece from the Media Storehouse range.
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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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.
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The Capture of the Vulcania: A Pivotal Moment in the Second World War, 1943 This evocative illustration depicts a pivotal moment in the Second World War, as a German motor torpedo boat successfully captures the Italian passenger-liner Vulcania in the Adriatic Sea during the autumn of 1943. With Italy's surrender to the Allied forces that September, German forces in Northern Italy scrambled to seize as much Italian material as possible before the Allied advance. The Vulcania, a luxurious passenger liner, was a valuable prize, and the German motor torpedo boat, with its determined crew, was instrumental in ensuring its acquisition. The image, from the archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical context of the Second World War. As the Allied armies pressed forward, the German forces in Italy attempted to import vital supplies and resources to sustain their efforts. The capture of the Vulcania was a significant victory for the Germans, as it provided them with a valuable means of transportation and a symbol of their continued presence in the region. The illustration captures the intensity and drama of the moment, with the Vulcania's elegant lines contrasting sharply with the menacing presence of the German motor torpedo boat. The scene is one of tension and determination, as the German crew works to secure the liner and bring it under their control. This historical image serves as a reminder of the complex and often chaotic events that unfolded during the Second World War, and the ongoing struggle for resources and power that characterized the conflict.
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