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Canvas Print : Aerial view, Hollebeke, West Flanders, Belgium, WW1
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Aerial view, Hollebeke, West Flanders, Belgium, WW1
Aerial view of Hollebeke, near Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, on 28 December 1917, a front line area with snow on the ground. The crossroads with canal and railway can be seen. The black specks are newly shelled areas. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14410472
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Auerbach Belgian Corps Fields Harold Observation Reconnaissance Roads Squadron
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life in your home with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This striking aerial view of Hollebeke, West Flanders, Belgium, captured on 28 December 1917 during World War I, is an exclusive image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the snow-covered front line area with its crossroads, canal, and railway, as you relive a piece of history. Our high-quality canvas prints offer vibrant colors and sharp details, making this image a beautiful addition to any room. Experience the past in a new way with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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A Winter's Tale of War: An Aerial View of Hollebeke, West Flanders, Belgium during World War I This evocative aerial photograph, taken on 28 December 1917, offers a haunting glimpse into the harsh realities of the Western Front during the First World War. The scene unfolds above the small Belgian village of Hollebeke, situated near Ypres in West Flanders. The snow-covered landscape is punctuated by a network of roads and canals, including the intersection where the N365 road meets the Ypres-Comines Canal. The black specks scattered across the fields are the telltale signs of recently shelled areas, a grim reminder of the relentless conflict that raged on. The rural countryside, once a picturesque tableau of rolling hills and verdant fields, now bears the scars of war. In the background, the railway line snakes through the landscape, a vital artery for the transportation of troops and supplies. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) squadrons, such as the Auerbach Squadron, conducted regular aerial reconnaissance and observation flights over the front lines, providing invaluable intelligence to the Allied forces. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, offers a unique perspective on the war, revealing the strategic importance of the region and the devastating impact of the conflict on the rural landscape. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought in the mud and snow of the Western Front during the First World War.
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