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Antique Framed Print : Transport methods used by soldiers, WW1
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Transport methods used by soldiers, WW1
Methods used by soldiers for transporting their equipment during the First World War. Showing a French cyclist scout aiming his rifle with his cycle on his back, three British military cyclists pulling a light gun along a road, British soldiers with a horse to carry their trenching tools, a Swiss soldier with a quick firer carried on his back, British soldiers pulling a cart along a road at Ostend, and Belgian soldiers on the march with a pair of dogs pulling a light gun. Date: September 1914
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Media ID 14122734
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Aiming Artillery Bicycle Carry Cycle Cyclist Cyclists Digging Heavy Logistics Method Methods Ostend Pulling Quick Rifle Swiss Tools Transporting Trench Weapon Scout Weapons
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.2cm (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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures various transport methods employed by soldiers during the early days of the First World War, specifically in September 1914. In the foreground, a French cyclist scout skillfully aims his rifle while balancing his cycle on his back, showcasing the agility and versatility required of these reconnaissance units. Behind him, three British military cyclists work in unison to pull a light gun along a muddy road, demonstrating the importance of mobility and teamwork in the face of heavy artillery. Further along the road, a British soldier is seen carrying a horse to transport his trenching tools, highlighting the traditional yet essential role of animals in wartime logistics. A Swiss soldier, armed with a quick-firer, bravely shoulders the weight of his weapon as he advances, revealing the individual sacrifices made by soldiers during this period. In the background, British soldiers laboriously pull a cart along the road at Ostend, while Belgian troops march with a pair of dogs pulling a light gun. These images offer a glimpse into the diverse and often challenging methods used by soldiers for transporting their equipment during the Western Front's initial stages. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the ingenuity, determination, and resilience displayed by the men and troops involved in the Great War.
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