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Antique Framed Print : German Officers in France - including von Kuchler
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German Officers in France - including von Kuchler
German Officers in France - including German Field Marshal Georg Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Kuchler ) - June, 1940. Date: 1940
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Media ID 14189184
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Discuss Discussing Friedrich Georg Karl Marshal Occupation Occupied Stereo Stereoscope Stereoscopic Tactics Wilhelm
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.4cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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 stereoscopic photograph captures a pivotal moment in World War II history as German Field Marshal Georg Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Kuchler (1881-1968) and his officers deliberate over tactics during the occupation of France in June 1940. The image, taken during the height of the Second World War, depicts the German military elite in the midst of strategic planning, their stern expressions and focused gazes conveying the gravity of the situation. Von Kuchler, a highly decorated officer with an impressive military career, had been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the German 18th Army in the west, responsible for securing the French border and overseeing the invasion of France and the Low Countries. The success of this campaign, known as Operation Barbarossa, was a turning point in the war, with the German forces quickly overpowering the Allied forces and securing a significant victory. The officers in the photograph are dressed in their full military regalia, their uniforms adorned with various insignia and decorations. The use of a stereoscopic photograph adds an intriguing dimension to the image, allowing the viewer to feel as if they are present in the room with the officers, observing their discussions firsthand. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the events that unfolded in France during the summer of 1940, and the crucial role that military strategy and leadership played in shaping the outcome of the war. The image is a valuable historical document, offering a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the German military during a pivotal moment in world history.
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