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WW1 - Australian Troops who captured Pozieres
WW1 - Australian Troops who captured Pozieres shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 23rd, 1916 with a " splendidly dashing" advance through shrapnel and machine gun fire. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14389551
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
23rd Advance Anzac Australian Captured Forces Helmets Jul16 Pozieres Raising Regiment Saluting Sunday
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 23.7cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 moment of triumph for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops as they proudly advance through the battlefield of Pozieres, France, shortly after midnight on July 23, 1916. The date marks a pivotal point in the Battle of Pozieres during World War I, where the Allied forces, predominantly made up of Australian and New Zealand colonial forces, managed a splendidly dashing advance, despite being met with intense shrapnel and machine gun fire from the German forces. In this image, a group of ANZAC soldiers, their faces etched with determination and exhaustion, raise their helmets in a victorious salute. The high ground they have captured is evident in the background, with the silhouette of the Pozieres windmill standing tall against the night sky. The soldiers' uniforms are disheveled, a testament to the grueling conditions they have endured. The muddy terrain, punctuated by shell holes, adds to the sense of the harsh reality of war. The ANZAC troops, who had suffered heavy losses during the Battle of the Somme, had been given the task of recapturing Pozieres from the Germans. The successful capture of this strategic position marked a turning point in the battle, boosting morale and giving the Allies a much-needed victory. This poignant photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery, resilience, and determination of the ANZAC soldiers during World War I. It is a testament to their unwavering spirit and their unyielding commitment to their cause, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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