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Canvas Print : WW1 / 1917 / BRITISH TANK
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WW1 / 1917 / BRITISH TANK
A British tank in action in France
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Media ID 585097
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10038924
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the awe-inspiring WW1 Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "British Tank in Action, France, 1917" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating print brings history to life with a stunning depiction of a British tank in the thick of battle during the First World War. Each print is expertly crafted using premium canvas and high-definition printing techniques, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that truly bring this historic moment to life. Add this powerful piece to your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire reflection on the heroism and innovation of the past. Order now and relive history in a whole new way.
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 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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 raw power and determination of the British military during the First World War, as a Mark I tank, nicknamed "Mother," advances through the muddy battlefields of France in 1917. The tank, a revolutionary weapon in warfare, is seen here in action, its thick armor plating and menacing machine guns a formidable sight to enemy lines. The year 1917 marked a significant turning point in the war, with the Battle of Arras and the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele, both taking place. These battles saw the first large-scale use of tanks in combat, and the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) played a crucial role in their deployment. The Mark I tank, developed by the British engineering firm William Foster and Company, was the first operational tank used by the British Army. It weighed around 29 tons and was powered by a 100 horsepower engine. Its thick armor plating and tracks made it virtually impervious to enemy fire, and its machine guns allowed it to engage the enemy at close range. The photograph provides a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the innovative tactics employed by the British military to gain an advantage over the enemy. The muddy terrain, the ominous clouds overhead, and the determined expressions of the crew members all serve to underscore the intense and unforgiving nature of the battlefield. This photograph is an important historical record of a pivotal moment in military history, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served during the First World War.
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