Metal Print : Aerial view, shelling near Bailleul, Northern France, WW1
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Aerial view, shelling near Bailleul, Northern France, WW1
Oblique aerial view of a shelled area between Bailleul, Nord, Northern France, and Neuve Eglise, West Flanders, Belgium, on 21 August 1918. It was an area of German front line trenches. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14415189
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Auerbach Corps Fields Harold Observation Reconnaissance Squadron
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Print of an Oblique Aerial View of the battlefield near Bailleul, Northern France, during World War I. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the aftermath of shelling between Bailleul, Nord, and Neuve Eglise, West Flanders, Belgium, on August 21, 1918. Witness the intricate trench layouts and the devastating impact of war in this unique and immersive format. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring history to life with their vibrant colors, rich detail, and durable finish. Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and relive the past in a whole new way.
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 oblique aerial view photograph, taken on August 21, 1918, captures the devastating impact of war in the rural countryside of Northern France and Western Belgium during World War I. The scene depicts an area between Bailleul, Nord, France, and Neuve Eglise, West Flanders, Belgium, which was once part of the German front line trenches. The image reveals the aftermath of intense shelling, with the once tranquil fields now scarred by craters and the remnants of shattered trees. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) squadron, likely from the British Army, conducted this air reconnaissance mission to gather intelligence on enemy positions. The photograph offers a unique perspective of the battlefield, revealing the intricate network of trenches and the destruction caused by artillery fire. The trees, once standing tall and proud, now lie broken and uprooted, a poignant reminder of the destruction wrought by the war. The 1910s were a pivotal time in military history, with the advent of air power playing a significant role in the conflict. This photograph serves as a testament to the strategic importance of aerial observation and the devastating consequences of war on the natural landscape. The image also offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the relentless cycle of destruction and reconstruction that characterized the Western Front during World War I.
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