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Invasion Plan / Balloons
INVASION PLANS The Thiloriere is a huge montgolfiere (hot-air-balloon) which will carry large numbers of French troops to England, at a very modest cost Date: 1804
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Balloon Cost Huge Invasion Modest Montgolfiere Napoleonic Plan Troop
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Invasion Plan / Balloons" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This historic print depicts "The Thiloriere," a colossal montgolfiere, or hot-air balloon, designed to carry a vast number of French troops to England in 1804. Experience the intrigue of this audacious invasion plan as you bring a piece of history into your home or office. The vivid colors and exceptional detail of this canvas print will elevate any space, making it an exquisite addition to your art collection. Order now and relive the past with every glance.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing image depicts the "Invasion Plans: The Thiloriere," a monumental montgolfiere, or hot-air balloon, conceived during the Napoleonic Wars for transporting a large number of French troops across the English Channel. Dated back to 1804, this audacious plan aimed to bypass the expensive and risky naval warfare between France and England. The Thiloriere, named after its inventor Jean-Pierre Blanchard's assistant Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, was designed to carry hundreds of soldiers, making it a significant military innovation. The success of this balloon invasion depended on favorable weather conditions and the ability to navigate the balloon across the English Channel. Despite the potential risks and uncertainties, the French military leadership saw the potential benefits of this unconventional approach. The modest cost of the Thiloriere compared to traditional naval warfare made it an attractive alternative, especially during a time when resources were stretched thin due to ongoing conflicts. The Invasion Plans: The Thiloriere represents an intriguing intersection of military strategy and scientific innovation during the Napoleonic Wars. Although this balloon invasion never came to fruition, it remains an intriguing chapter in the rich history of both military and aeronautical achievements. This print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a unique glimpse into the past, allowing us to explore the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those who dared to dream beyond the conventional boundaries of warfare.
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