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Antique Framed Print : The Battle of Messines was the most successful local operation of the first world war
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The Battle of Messines was the most successful local operation of the first world war
The Battle of Messines was the most successful local operation of the first world war on the the Western Front. Carried out by the British Second Army, commanded by General Herbert Plumers it was launched on 7 June 1917 with the detonation of 19 underground mines beneath the German trenches. Our Picture Shows The view from the bottom of one of 19 mine crater at Messines Ridge. 7th June 1917
Official
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Paris
France
Media ID 21644855
© Mirrorpix
Allied Armies Trench Warfare Western Front World War One 1910s War And Conflict
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 10.9cm (14.6" x 4.3")
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.
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The Battle of Messines - A Glimpse into the Triumphs and Horrors of World War I
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to one of the most remarkable moments in the history of warfare - The Battle of Messines. As we delve into this snapshot from June 7,1917, we are transported to a scene that encapsulates both triumph and devastation. The British Second Army, under the command of General Herbert Plumer, orchestrated an audacious plan that would forever change the course of World War I on the Western Front. With meticulous precision, they detonated a staggering 19 underground mines beneath German trenches at Messines Ridge. The resulting explosion was nothing short of cataclysmic. Our eyes are drawn to the bottom view of one such mine crater captured in this image. It stands as a haunting testament to both human ingenuity and unimaginable destruction. Amidst the desolate landscape lie remnants of war; twisted metal, shattered earth, and echoes from a battle fought over a century ago. In this photograph by Official Memory Lane Prints, we witness not only an awe-inspiring feat but also catch glimpses into trench warfare's unforgiving reality. It serves as a poignant reminder that behind every strategic victory lies countless lives lost or irrevocably altered. As we reflect upon this pivotal moment in history through this evocative image, let us honor those who bravely fought on both sides while never forgetting the profound cost paid for success on these blood
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