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British artillery men with shells, WW1
British gunners posed with a large pile of 18 pr. field-gun shells which, according to The Sphere, " are to pound German trenches level with the earth." Date: 1916
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Media ID 14167990
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Ammunition Artillery Gunner Gunners Munitions Pile Shell Shells Weaponry Weapons
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I, a moment of respite is captured in this photograph as British artillery men pose with a formidable pile of 18 pounder field-gun shells. The image, published in The Sphere magazine in 1916, portrays the soldiers with a sense of pride and determination as they stand before their arsenal of destruction. The 18 pounder field gun was a crucial weapon in the British artillery arsenal, capable of firing explosive and shrapnel shells over long distances to pound German trenches and level the ground. The massive pile of shells in the background is a stark reminder of the immense amount of munitions required to sustain the relentless barrage of artillery fire. The soldiers' uniforms and equipment are worn and weathered, reflecting the harsh conditions and prolonged exposure to the horrors of war. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life and duties of the British gunners during the First World War, as they prepared to deliver a devastating blow to the enemy lines.
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