Home > Historic > World War I and II > Military equipment
Threshing wheat during the First World War
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Threshing wheat during the First World War
Threshing wheat during the First World War -- more wheat was needed because of the U-Boat campaign.
1914-1918
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7189247
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10511618
Agricultural Agriculture Campaign Labour Machinery Manual Threshing Wheat War Time Ww 1
EDITORS COMMENTS
Threshing Wheat During the First World War: A Testament to the Resilience of the Agricultural Sector Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, the agricultural sector continued to play a vital role in ensuring the survival of the British people. With the U-Boat campaign intensifying in the North Sea, the importation of foodstuffs from Europe became increasingly difficult, making the production of domestic crops more crucial than ever. This evocative photograph captures the scene of threshing wheat during the First World War. The labor-intensive process of separating the grain from the stalks and husks was a crucial step in the harvesting of wheat. The use of threshing machines, such as the one depicted in the image, was a significant advancement in agricultural technology that had been adopted in the late 1800s. However, during wartime, these machines were often supplemented with manual labor to meet the increased demand for food. The image shows a group of people, including children, working together to thresh the wheat. Their faces are etched with determination and focus, a testament to the collective effort required to keep the agricultural sector functioning during the Great War. The presence of the horse-drawn threshing machine in the foreground underscores the importance of animal power in rural communities during this period. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the agricultural sector continued to produce the food necessary to sustain the British population. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the farming community during a time of great upheaval and hardship.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
