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Battle of Menin Road Ridge
The 13th Durham Light Infantry in trenches before their attack on Veldhoek, Belgium, during the Battle of Menin Road Ridge during World War I on 20th September 1917
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13th Attack Durham Infantry Menin Passchendaele Passchendale Ridge 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 13th Durham Light Infantry soldiers huddled in their trenches before the attack on Veldhoek, Belgium, during the Battle of Menin Road Ridge on September 20, 1917. The Battle of Menin Road Ridge was a significant engagement in the larger Third Battle of Ypres, also known as the Battle of Passchendaele. The Western Front of World War I was marked by a brutal stalemate, with both sides digging in and fortifying their positions in a deadly game of attrition. The 13th Durham Light Infantry, part of the British Expeditionary Force, were preparing for an assault on German positions on the Menin Road Ridge, a strategic high ground overlooking the battlefield. The soldiers in this photograph, dressed in their heavy uniforms and carrying their weapons, appear focused and determined, their faces etched with the strain of the impending attack. The trench in the foreground is a testament to the harsh conditions of trench warfare, with mud and debris visible on the walls. The Battle of Menin Road Ridge was a costly engagement, with heavy casualties on both sides. The British ultimately gained control of the ridge, but the battle is often overshadowed by the more famous Battle of Passchendaele, which took place later in the campaign. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during this pivotal moment in World War I history.
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