Poster Print : French church bell used as gas warning alarm, 1917, WW1
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French church bell used as gas warning alarm, 1917, WW1
The church bell of a destroyed village church in the Upper Marne, France, in use by the French for warning the neighbourhood, and the trenches, of impending poison gas attacks in 1917. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14159320
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Alarm Bell Bells Poison Warning
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of historical poster prints, featuring this powerful and poignant image of a French church bell repurposed as a gas warning alarm during World War I. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the ingenuity and resilience of the French people in the face of adversity. The destroyed village church bell became a vital communication tool, ringing to warn nearby neighborhoods and trench lines of impending poison gas attacks in 1917. Add this captivating piece of history to your space as a reminder of the past and the strength of human spirit. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today and bring a piece of World War I history into your home or office.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the chaotic and harrowing landscape of the Western Front during World War I, the once tranquil and sacred space of a village church in the Upper Marne region of France was transformed into a vital outpost for survival. In this poignant image from 1917, the remnants of a destroyed church bell are seen in use as a gas warning alarm. With the introduction of poison gas into the battlefield, the threat of chemical attacks loomed large over the soldiers and civilians alike. The haunting toll of the church bell served as an urgent and desperate call to action, alerting the nearby neighborhood and the trenches of the impending danger. The First World War marked a significant departure from traditional warfare, with the employment of new and terrifying weapons that indiscriminately targeted both soldiers and civilians. Poison gas, in particular, was a cruel and devastating addition to the battlefield, leaving a lasting impact on the soldiers who experienced its effects. The use of the church bell as a warning system was a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people in the face of such horrors. This powerful and evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured during the Great War, and the innovative ways in which communities came together to protect one another in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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