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General Birdwood swimming
British General William Birdwood (1865 - 1951) swimming at Anzac Cove where he had led a landing of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops as part of the amphibious invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during World War One. Date: 1915
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Anzac Birdwood Cove Gallipoli Swimming Swims Will I Am 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 evocative photograph captures the indomitable spirit of General William Birdwood, one of the most revered figures in the annals of Australian and New Zealand military history. Taken in 1915 at Anzac Cove, Turkey, the image shows Birdwood in the midst of a refreshing swim, just a few months after he had led the successful landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops as part of the amphibious invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula during World War One. The scene is a poignant reminder of the human side of the legendary commander, who had spent long hours planning and executing the complex military operation that would come to be known as the Gallipoli Campaign. Birdwood's presence at Anzac Cove was a source of inspiration and hope for the soldiers under his command, many of whom were enduring the harsh conditions of the campaign in the face of heavy Turkish resistance. The photograph, with its clear blue waters and serene setting, stands in stark contrast to the brutal realities of war, offering a fleeting moment of respite and tranquility amidst the chaos and turmoil of the battlefield. A testament to Birdwood's leadership and the indomitable spirit of the ANZAC troops, this image remains an enduring symbol of courage, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity.
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