Premium Framed Print : Second Battle of Ypres WWI
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Second Battle of Ypres WWI
In the heights northeast of Ypres during World War I
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Media ID 4452857
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Heights Trench Trenches Warfare Ypres 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 harsh realities of trench warfare during the Second Battle of Ypres, which took place in the heights northeast of the historic Belgian city in 1915. The Great War, also known as World War I, had reached its one-year mark, and the front lines had become a stalemate. Trenches crisscrossed the landscape, transforming the rolling hills and open fields into a desolate and muddy battlefield. The image portrays a group of soldiers huddled together, their faces etched with exhaustion and determination. They are positioned in a trench, with the parapet in the foreground and the devastated landscape stretching out behind them. The sky above is overcast, reflecting the grim and unforgiving conditions that the soldiers endured. The Second Battle of Ypres was a significant turning point in the war, marking the first large-scale use of poison gas by the Germans. The battle raged from April 22 to May 25, 1915, and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. The use of poison gas added a new and terrifying dimension to the war, and the battle is now remembered as a pivotal moment in the history of military conflict. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War. The mud-splattered trenches, the weary expressions on the faces of the soldiers, and the ominous sky above all speak to the harsh realities of trench warfare and the unrelenting nature of the conflict. The Second Battle of Ypres was a defining moment in the history of warfare, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a powerful and enduring image of the human cost of war.
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