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Free French Navy WWII
Rene (taller) and Jean in the uniforms of the Free French Navy. They escaped from Occupied France with three other men in a 30 foot motor boat from North West France
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1942 Free Sailor Sailors Uniforms Ww 2 Ww Ii
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 evocative photograph captures the determination and courage of two Free French Navy sailors, Rene (taller) and Jean, during World War II. Dressed in their uniforms, they stand proudly on the deck of a small 30-foot motor boat, which they used to escape from the Nazi-occupied territory of North West France in 1942. The Free French Navy, also known as the Naval Force of the French Republic, was a naval force established during World War II by Free France, the French resistance movement, to fight against the Axis powers. Rene and Jean were among the brave few who risked their lives to join this clandestine naval force, which was dedicated to the liberation of France and the Allied cause. The uniforms worn by Rene and Jean are a testament to their commitment and loyalty to the Free French cause. Their naval attire, with its distinctive blue and white stripes, is a symbol of their identity as French sailors and their unwavering commitment to the values of freedom and democracy. The photograph, taken in 1942, captures a moment of hope and defiance in the face of overwhelming odds. Rene and Jean, along with three other men, had embarked on a dangerous journey across the English Channel, navigating treacherous waters to reach the safety of Allied territory. Their successful escape was a small but significant victory in the larger struggle against the Axis powers. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the Free French Navy during World War II. It is a testament to their courage, determination, and unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom and democracy. The uniforms they wear are a symbol of their identity as French sailors and their unwavering belief in the values they fought for. This image is a valuable historical document that captures a moment in time and sheds light on an important chapter in the history of the Free French Navy and the wider history of World War II.
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