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Bombardment of Tripoli



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Bombardment of Tripoli

The bombardment of Tripoli during the Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) -- scene at the Fortress Sultana. The threatened outbreak of the First Balkan War forced Turkey to make peace, and by the Treaty of Ouchy (15 October 1912) Turkey ceded Libya, Rhodes and the Dodecanese Islands to Italy

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Balkan Bombardment Dodecanese Fortress Italo Libya Ouchy Peace Rhodes Sultana Treaty Tripoli


A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print

"Experience history come to life with Media Storehouse's stunning range of poster prints, featuring the iconic 'Bombardment of Tripoli' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intense action of the Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) as Italian forces bombard the Fortress Sultana in Tripoli. This captivating image, depicting a pivotal moment in world history, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your home or office."

A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 78.2cm x 59.4cm (30.8" x 23.4")

Estimated Product Size is 84.1cm x 59.4cm (33.1" x 23.4")

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intensity of the Bombardment of Tripoli during the Italo-Turkish War in 1911-12. The scene unfolds at the Fortress Sultana, located in the Eastern Mediterranean city of Tripoli, Libya. The Italo-Turkish War marked the beginning of Italy's expansionist ambitions in North Africa, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. The looming threat of the First Balkan War, as Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Montenegro sought to expand their territories at the expense of the Ottoman Empire, forced Turkey to make concessions. By the Treaty of Ouchy, signed on 15 October 1912, Turkey ceded Libya, Rhodes, and the Dodecanese Islands to Italy. The Bombardment of Tripoli, which began in September 1911, was a significant event leading up to this treaty. Italian forces, determined to secure their claim to Libya, launched a naval and land bombardment of Tripoli's fortifications. The fortress Sultana, a key strategic point, was a primary target. The photograph illustrates the chaos and destruction wrought by the bombardment. Smoke rises from the fortress, and the water around it is churned by the impact of shells. The Italian flag can be seen flying proudly on a nearby ship, symbolizing the Italian claim to the land. The Bombardment of Tripoli marked the beginning of Italy's colonial rule in Libya, which lasted until 1943. This historical image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in European history, as the balance of power in the Mediterranean shifted and the First World War approached.

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