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Soldiers on the Russian frontier at Helmstedt, Germany
Three soldiers (two British, one Russian) on the Russian frontier at Helmstedt, Germany, standing in front of a British Zone sign. From the late 1940s to 1990, Helmstedt was the location of a major border crossing between the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic. Date: circa 1946
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Media ID 14390317
© The Kathy Butler Collection / Mary Evans
Checkpoint Cold Frontier Jack Postwar Territory Zone
27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of historical poster prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece, "Soldiers on the Russian Frontier at Helmstedt, Germany," vividly depicts the tense atmosphere of the border between Russia and Britain during a pivotal moment in history. Witness the interaction between two British and one Russian soldier, standing proudly before a British Zone sign. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, adds depth and character to any space, transporting you to a bygone era. Bring history to life with our high-quality poster prints.
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 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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 this evocative photograph, three soldiers stand solemnly in front of a British Zone sign at Helmstedt, Germany, marking the border between the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic. The year is circa 1946, and the aftermath of World War II casts a long shadow over the scene. Two of the soldiers wear the uniforms of the British Army, their faces set with determination and resolve. The third soldier wears the uniform of the Russian Army, his expression more guarded and wary. The Cold War was just beginning to take shape, and Helmstedt had become a major border crossing point between the Eastern Bloc and the Western Allies. The British flag flies proudly in the background, a symbol of the occupation forces that had arrived to help rebuild Germany in the wake of the devastating conflict. The Russian soldier stands slightly apart from his British counterparts, a reminder of the political and ideological divisions that would come to define the post-war era. The soldiers' uniforms and the Zone sign are worn and weathered, bearing the marks of the harsh conditions and the passing of time. The photograph captures a moment of tension and uncertainty, as the soldiers stand on the frontier between two worlds, poised to face the challenges of the future. The image is a powerful reminder of the complex and often fraught history of the 20th century, and the enduring impact of the events that shaped it.
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