Framed Print : French catapult
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
French catapult
French using catapults, where the trenches were close together, using lengths of steel springs or even resilient tree branches as propellants, grenades often empty jam-pots refiled with explosive and fused. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14131342
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating French Catapult Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an image sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the tactical ingenuity of the French soldiers as they engage in close-quarter warfare, employing catapults as their formidable weapon. This evocative print brings history to life, transporting you to the battlefields of the past. Perfect for history enthusiasts, this framed print adds character and depth to any room. Embrace the richness of history with Media Storehouse's exquisite collection.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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 a pivotal moment during the First World War's Western Front, as French soldiers prepare to launch a catapult attack against enemy trenches in 1915. The image showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of soldiers during this era of brutal trench warfare. In contrast to the sophisticated artillery and machine guns that dominated the battlefield, these soldiers employ a more primitive yet effective weapon: the catapult. The catapult, a time-honored siege engine, was adapted to the realities of trench warfare. Instead of the traditional counterweight system, these catapults utilized lengths of steel springs or even resilient tree branches as propellants. The grenades, often empty jam-pots refilled with explosives and fused, were launched with great force and accuracy towards the enemy lines. The trenches were so close that the catapults could be positioned just behind the front lines, making them an effective and deadly weapon for close-range assaults. This tactic allowed the French forces to gain an advantage over their adversaries, despite the technological disparities between the two sides. The photograph transports us back to a time when the horrors and complexities of modern warfare were still being defined. The determination and resilience of these soldiers, as they prepare to hurl explosives towards the enemy, serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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