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Tanks Near Tobruk
North Africa : a German tank destroys a British tank in Marmarica, during the fiercely contested battle for Tobruk, Libya
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1941 Contested Destroys Fiercely Libya Operations Tank Tanks Tobruk
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience the intensity of history with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic image "Tanks Near Tobruk" from Mary Evans Picture Library. This powerful photograph captures the brutal clash between British and German forces during the Battle for Tobruk in Libya, 1941. The high-quality metal print brings out the intricate details and vibrant colors of this historical moment, making it a stunning addition to any wall. Relive the past with this unique and durable print, a perfect conversation starter and a timeless piece of art for history enthusiasts.
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 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and brutality of the Battle for Tobruk in North Africa during World War II. In the arid landscape of Marmarica, a German tank, its menacing silhouette framed against the sun-scorched sand, advances towards a British tank, its gun barrel trained ominously. The British tank, engulfed in a plume of smoke, appears to be on the brink of destruction, its fate sealed by the relentless onslaught of the German forces. The Battle for Tobruk, which took place between April and November 1941, was a fiercely contested battle between the Axis and Allied forces in the Western Desert Campaign of World War II. Tobruk, a strategically important port city in Libya, was a key objective for both sides due to its access to vital supplies and resources. The battle saw some of the most intense and hard-fought engagements of the war, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The German forces, under the command of General Erwin Rommel, launched a series of attacks on Tobruk in an attempt to take the city and cut off the Allied supply lines. The British forces, led by General Claude Auchinleck, put up a determined resistance, but were ultimately unable to prevent the fall of Tobruk. The battle marked a turning point in the Western Desert Campaign, with the Axis forces gaining the upper hand and pushing the Allies back towards Egypt. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the Battle for Tobruk and the wider conflict in North Africa. It also serves as a testament to the importance of military technology, such as tanks, in shaping the outcome of battles during World War II.
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