Metal Print : Aerial view near Kemmel, West Flanders, Belgium, WW1
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Aerial view near Kemmel, West Flanders, Belgium, WW1
Aerial view of a shelled area south-east of Kemmel Hill, a front line area near Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, on 8 May 1918. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14415191
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Auerbach Belgian Corps Fields Harold Observation Reconnaissance Roads Squadron
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases an aerial view of the battlefield near Kemmel, West Flanders, Belgium, during World War I. Captured from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed image takes you back to the front lines of Ypres on 8 May 1918. Witness the devastating impact of war through the unique texture and vibrancy of a Metal Print. A perfect addition to any historical or military-themed decor.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative aerial photograph, taken on May 8, 1918, provides a haunting glimpse into the devastating impact of World War I on the rural landscape near Kemmel Hill in West Flanders, Belgium. The image, captured by the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) during the closing stages of the war, reveals a shelled area south-east of the hill, which was a front line position near Ypres. The once tranquil fields and countryside, dotted with roads and farmsteads, have been transformed into a desolate expanse of destruction. The RFC undertook regular aerial reconnaissance flights during the conflict to gather intelligence on enemy positions and movements. The use of military aviation revolutionized warfare, offering commanders a bird's-eye view of the battlefield and enabling them to make informed strategic decisions. The photo, taken by an unidentified RFC pilot, shows the aftermath of an intense artillery barrage. The scorched earth and cratered landscape bear testament to the brutal intensity of the fighting. The roads and fields, now reduced to a maze of pockmarks and rubble, serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. This haunting image, taken during the 1910s, offers a unique perspective on the realities of the First World War, revealing the devastating consequences of the conflict on the Belgian countryside and the lives of those who inhabited it.
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