Poster Print : WW1 / 1917 / AMMO WAGONS
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WW1 / 1917 / AMMO WAGONS
Bringing up French ammunition waggons through clouds of asphyxiating gas
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Media ID 607143
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Ammo Ammunition Bringing Clouds Waggons Wagons Ww 1
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating WW1 / 1917 Ammo Wagons poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back to the trenches of the First World War, as French ammunition wagons brave the ominous clouds of asphyxiating gas. The haunting scene captures the raw essence of the conflict, making this poster a poignant and powerful addition to any historical or military-themed space. Immerse yourself in history with this striking and authentic print.
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 evocative image captures the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I in 1917. The scene depicts a convoy of French ammunition wagons making their way through a cloud of asphyxiating gas. The thick, yellowish-green cloud, a result of the deadly chlorine gas used by the Germans, hangs heavily over the battlefield, obscuring the horizon and casting an eerie, otherworldly glow. The brave soldiers manning the wagons, their faces masked to protect against the gas, are determined to bring much-needed ammunition to the front lines. The horses, too, are outfitted with protective masks, their eyes covered to shield them from the toxic fumes. The scene is one of grim determination, as the soldiers and animals plow through the gas-filled air, knowing that the lives of their comrades depend on their successful delivery. The use of chemical weapons during World War I marked a significant turning point in the history of warfare. The first large-scale use of chlorine gas by the Germans in April 1915 shocked the world and led to a new era of warfare. By 1917, both sides had developed and employed a range of toxic gases, including mustard gas and phosgene. The use of these weapons added a new dimension to the horrors of war, with soldiers not only facing the threat of death or injury from bullets and shrapnel, but also from the invisible, insidious effects of poison gas. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War and the devastating impact of chemical weapons on the battlefield.
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