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Framed Print : WW1 - French arrest a decrepit old woman (a German spy)
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WW1 - French arrest a decrepit old woman (a German spy)
WW1 - The Germans gave the old woman a new white blanket and bribed her to walk behind any French battery that might take up a position near a certain village on the Aisne. The lady in the blanket would take an interest in the French from behind their positions on higher ground. As she left, the French were immediately shelled by the German gunners. The woman was captured and brought before a military tribunal, which found her guilt of espionage and sentenced her to life imprisonment. Date: 1915
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Aisne Arrested Arresting Artillery Battery Blanket Captured Caught Devious Espionage Germans Guns Position Reporting Spying Tribunal Trick
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "WW1 - French arrest a decrepit old woman (a German spy)" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the tension and intrigue of the First World War, as French soldiers apprehend a suspected German spy in the form of a weathered old woman. The Germans had given her a new white blanket and bribed her to walk behind any French battery, making her a dangerous and unwitting threat. This historic print, with its rich detail and intriguing backstory, is a must-have for any history or war enthusiast. Framed in a high-quality wooden frame, this print is sure to make a striking addition to your home or office.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). 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 39.6cm x 25cm (15.6" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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.
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In the chaotic and tense atmosphere of the Western Front during World War I, the lines between friend and foe blurred as both sides employed cunning and devious tactics to gain an advantage. This photograph captures the moment of a French soldier's discovery of a German spy, disguised as a decrepit old woman, being led away in handcuffs. The Germans had given her a new white blanket and bribed her to walk behind any French battery that might take up a position near a certain village on the Aisne. The lady in the blanket, with a sly and calculating expression, would take an interest in the French from behind their positions on higher ground. As she left, the French were immediately shelled by the German gunners, alerting the soldiers to the presence of the spy. The woman was captured and brought before a military tribunal, which found her guilty of espionage and sentenced her to life imprisonment. This historical image, from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, serves as a stark reminder of the deception and danger that marked the Great War.
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