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Antique Framed Print : WWI - Iraq - Mesopotamian Front - British Camp - Ali Gharbi
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WWI - Iraq - Mesopotamian Front - British Camp - Ali Gharbi
WWI - Iraq - Mesopotamian Front - British Camp at Ali Gharbi (Ghrabi) between Amara and Kut on the banks of the River Tigris. At this stage the British forces were on their way Northward from Basra to Baghdad in pursuit of the Turkish forces. Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 11575365
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Amara Iraq Iraqi Mesopotamia Mesopotamian Tents Tigris
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 23.4cm (14.6" x 9.2")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the scene at a British military camp during the Mesopotamian Front of World War I, specifically at Ali Gharbi (also spelled as Ali Ghrabi) between Amara and Kut on the banks of the River Tigris. Circa 1917, the British forces were advancing northward from Basra towards Baghdad in their pursuit of the Turkish forces. The image reveals a serene yet transient moment in the midst of the larger conflict. The camp is bustling with activity, as soldiers tend to their duties and set up camp in the arid landscape. The tents, arranged orderly yet haphazardly, are a testament to the makeshift nature of military life during wartime. The River Tigris, a vital source of water in this desert region, flows gently in the background, providing a stark contrast to the rugged terrain. The Mesopotamian Front, also known as the Persian Campaign, was a significant theatre of World War I, with the British Empire aiming to secure control over the Middle East and protect their strategic interests. The campaign was marked by intense fighting, extreme weather conditions, and the spread of diseases such as malaria and dysentery. Despite these challenges, the British forces pressed on, eventually capturing Baghdad in March 1917. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during the Mesopotamian Front, a period of history that played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the Middle East. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike during the First World War.
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