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Tank trapped in mud of Flanders, WW1
A tank stuck in the mud by the side of the Fampoux Road on the Western Front, a victim of the treacherous, waterlogged conditions Date: 1918
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Media ID 14168307
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Conditions Flanders Muddy Stuck Tank Tanks Trapped Treacherous Waterlogged
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our poignant and historic Tank Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a World War I tank, tragically trapped in the muddy terrain of the Western Front near Fampoux Road. The year was 1918, and the treacherous, waterlogged conditions of the battlefield claimed yet another victim. This rights-managed print brings a piece of history into your home or office, serving as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War.
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 evocative photograph captures the stark reality of the muddy landscapes of the Western Front during World War I. Taken in 1918 near the Fampoux Road in Flanders, Belgium, the image shows a British Mark IV tank, one of the iconic machines of the war, trapped in the treacherous, waterlogged conditions. The tank, a symbol of the modernity and technological advancement of the time, lies helplessly by the side of the road, its treads sunk deep into the thick, clinging mud. The First World War was marked by some of the most atrocious weather conditions ever experienced in a major conflict. The prolonged rainfall and poor drainage systems turned large parts of the battlefields into quagmires, making it almost impossible for troops and vehicles to move. The tanks, which were designed to traverse difficult terrain and provide a decisive advantage, were not immune to the effects of the mud. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of trench warfare and the challenges faced by soldiers on both sides during the Great War. It also underscores the importance of logistics and infrastructure in military operations and the impact of the environment on the outcome of battles. The tank, a symbol of power and progress, reduced to a static, immovable object, serves as a humbling reminder of the unpredictable nature of war and the tenuous balance between man and machine.
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