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Canvas Print : Waiting for transports - Burma - 1944
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Waiting for transports - Burma - 1944
British, West Africans and Gurkhas, the backbone of Wingates Burma Jungle forces, wait at the ramps to file into transports or gliders for the forward movement to Broadway, the invasion field behind the Japanese lines which was cleared and constructed as a base for fighter planes and bombers supporting the ground troos."
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1944 Africans Behind Burma Burmese Campaign File Forces Forward Gliders Gurkhas Invasion Jungle Lines Movement Myanmar Ramps Transports Waiting Ww 2 Ww Ii Back Bone Wingate
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the "Waiting for Transports - Burma - 1944" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, a captivating addition to your home or office decor. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the Burmese front during World War II. The photograph showcases a poignant moment as British, West Africans, and Gurkha soldiers, the backbone of Wingates Burma Jungle forces, patiently wait at the ramps for their turn to board transports or gliders for the next stage of their arduous journey to Broadway. Bring the history and heroism of this pivotal period into your space with this stunning canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the tense moment of anticipation as British, West African, and Gurkha soldiers wait at the ramps for their transport to the front lines during the Burma Campaign of World War II in 1944. The scene takes place in the jungles of Burma, then a part of British India, where the backbone of Wingate's Burma Jungle Forces, the 2nd Indian Division, prepared for the next phase of their mission. The soldiers, a diverse group of men from different backgrounds, are poised to file into transports or gliders, which will carry them forward to Broadway, a clearing behind Japanese lines that had been constructed as a base for fighter planes and bombers supporting the ground troops. The invasion of Broadway was a crucial operation in the larger campaign to push back the Japanese forces in the East and ultimately secure the strategic resources of Southeast Asia. The soldiers' expressions convey a mix of anxiety and determination, as they prepare to face the unknown challenges that lie ahead in the dense Burmese jungle. This historical photograph offers a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and bravery of the Allied forces during World War II and the complexities of the global conflict in Asia.
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