Premium Framed Print : British troops in trench, Brown Ridge, Middle East, WW1
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British troops in trench, Brown Ridge, Middle East, WW1
British troops in a trench during the taking of Brown Ridge, Middle East, during the First World War. They are the 2nd Leicestershire Regiment, 7th (Indian) Division, Lewis Gun Section. Date: May-June 1918
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Bayonets Desert Guns Leicestershire Palestine Regiment Ridge Rifles Taking Trench Trenches War Time Weapons Ww 1
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the arid expanse of the Middle Eastern desert, British troops of the 2nd Leicestershire Regiment, 7th (Indian) Division, Lewis Gun Section, take position at the edge of Brown Ridge during the pivotal campaign of the First World War in Palestine. The date is May-June 1918, and the relentless sun casts long shadows over the rugged terrain as the soldiers prepare for the impending attack. The 2nd Leicestershire Regiment, a part of the famed 7th (Indian) Division, played a crucial role in the British Empire's push towards the Holy Land. The Lewis Gun Section, with its distinctive Vickers water-cooled machine guns, provides covering fire and suppresses enemy positions, ensuring the safety of advancing infantry. The soldiers, a mix of British and Indian troops, are seen huddled in the trench, their faces etched with determination and focus. Their weapons of choice, the Lee-Enfield rifles, are at the ready, their bayonets gleaming in the harsh sunlight. The Lewis guns, with their distinctive water jackets, are poised for action, their barrels trained on the enemy lines. The taking of Brown Ridge was a significant victory for the Allied forces, marking a turning point in the Palestine Campaign. The successful capture of this strategic position allowed the British to push further into enemy territory, ultimately leading to the eventual defeat of the Ottoman forces in the region. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare during the Great War, with the grit and determination of the soldiers on display as they prepare to take on the challenges of the battlefield.
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