Antique Framed Print : German Workers unloading food, Berlin, 1945
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German Workers unloading food, Berlin, 1945
Photograph showing a group of German workers unloading barrels of powdered milk from a British truck, under the supervision of a British Soldier, Berlin, August 1945. At the end of the Second World War in Europe there were great shortages of food and British forces had to bring in large quantities to a hungry Berlin populace
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Media ID 4392315
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1945 B Ring Barrels Berlin Forces Hungry Milk Populace Powdered Quantities Shortages Supervision Truck Unloading
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 19.6cm (9.6" x 7.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark reality of post-war Berlin in August 1945, as a group of German workers diligently unload barrels of much-needed powdered milk from a British military truck. The end of the Second World War in Europe had left the city and its populace in a state of great hunger and hardship, with food supplies severely depleted. British forces, as part of the Allied occupation, played a crucial role in bringing essential provisions to the beleaguered Berliners. In this image, a British soldier stands watch over the operation, ensuring the efficient and orderly distribution of the precious cargo. The workers, dressed in their simple work clothes, are focused on their task, their faces etched with the fatigue and determination that comes from working long hours under difficult conditions. The barrels of powdered milk, stacked high on the truck, represent a lifeline for the city's hungry inhabitants, a testament to the international community's efforts to alleviate the suffering caused by the war. This historical photograph offers a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by the people of Berlin during the aftermath of the Second World War, and the vital role played by the Allied forces in bringing relief to those in need. The scene is one of hard work and determination, as the city and its people began the long road to recovery and rebuilding.
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