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Captured British troops, Dardanelles, WW1
Captured British troops in the Dardanelles (Turkey), during the First World War. Date: 1915-1916
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Bandage Campaign Captured Dardanelles Gallipoli Prisoner Prisoners Wounded War Time 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
This poignant photograph captures the moment of surrender at the Dardanelles campaign during the First World War. The image, dated between 1915 and 1916, depicts a group of weary and wounded British soldiers, having been taken as prisoners of war by the Turkish forces. The campaign, also known as the Gallipoli Campaign, was a major military operation mounted by the Allies to secure a sea route to Russia and prevent the Central Powers from gaining control of the Turkish Straits. The soldiers in the photograph are a testament to the brutal and unforgiving nature of war. Some are bandaged and bleeding, their faces etched with exhaustion and pain. Others, though uninjured, bear the weight of defeat and the uncertainty of their future. The harsh terrain and barren landscape in the background only serve to underscore the stark reality of the situation. The Dardanelles campaign was a costly and ultimately unsuccessful endeavor for the Allies, resulting in heavy casualties and the loss of thousands of lives. The capture of these British soldiers marked a significant victory for the Turkish forces, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who would later become the founder and first President of modern Turkey. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides. It is a poignant and poignant image that speaks to the enduring legacy of the First World War and the indelible mark it left on history.
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