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Poster Print : WW1 - French arrest a decrepit old woman (a German spy)
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WW1 - French arrest a decrepit old woman (a German spy)
WW1 - The Germans gave the old woman a new white blanket and bribed her to walk behind any French battery that might take up a position near a certain village on the Aisne. The lady in the blanket would take an interest in the French from behind their positions on higher ground. As she left, the French were immediately shelled by the German gunners. The woman was captured and brought before a military tribunal, which found her guilt of espionage and sentenced her to life imprisonment. Date: 1915
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Aisne Arrested Arresting Artillery Battery Blanket Captured Caught Devious Espionage Germans Guns Position Reporting Spying Tribunal Trick
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring the evocative image "WW1 - French arrest a decrepit old woman (a German spy)" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image transports us back to the tumultuous era of World War I, as French soldiers apprehend a suspect German spy, her face etched with a mixture of fear and resignation. The Germans had provided her with a new white blanket and bribed her to walk behind any French battery, making her an unwitting pawn in the deadly game of war. This captivating poster print is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and a testament to the courage and vigilance of those on the front lines. Order your print today and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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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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In the chaotic and tense atmosphere of the Western Front during World War I, the lines between friend and foe blurred as both sides employed cunning and devious tactics to gain an advantage. This photograph captures the moment of a French soldier's discovery of a German spy, disguised as a decrepit old woman, being led away in handcuffs. The Germans had given her a new white blanket and bribed her to walk behind any French battery that might take up a position near a certain village on the Aisne. The lady in the blanket, with a sly and calculating expression, would take an interest in the French from behind their positions on higher ground. As she left, the French were immediately shelled by the German gunners, alerting the soldiers to the presence of the spy. The woman was captured and brought before a military tribunal, which found her guilty of espionage and sentenced her to life imprisonment. This historical image, from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, serves as a stark reminder of the deception and danger that marked the Great War.
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