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Invasion Plan / Balloons
INVASION PLANS The Thiloriere is a huge montgolfiere (hot-air-balloon) which will carry large numbers of French troops to England, at a very modest cost Date: 1804
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Balloon Cost Huge Invasion Modest Montgolfiere Napoleonic Plan Troop
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring "Invasion Plans: The Thiloriere" from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image from 1804 depicts the grand Montgolfiere (hot-air balloon) named Thiloriere, designed to carry a large number of French troops to England at a minimal cost. Our high-quality Metal Prints transform your favorite art into a stunning, modern piece of decor. The vibrant colors and exceptional detail of this historical scene are beautifully showcased on the durable metal surface, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to any room. Order now 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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing image depicts the "Invasion Plans: The Thiloriere," a monumental montgolfiere, or hot-air balloon, conceived during the Napoleonic Wars for transporting a large number of French troops across the English Channel. Dated back to 1804, this audacious plan aimed to bypass the expensive and risky naval warfare between France and England. The Thiloriere, named after its inventor Jean-Pierre Blanchard's assistant Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, was designed to carry hundreds of soldiers, making it a significant military innovation. The success of this balloon invasion depended on favorable weather conditions and the ability to navigate the balloon across the English Channel. Despite the potential risks and uncertainties, the French military leadership saw the potential benefits of this unconventional approach. The modest cost of the Thiloriere compared to traditional naval warfare made it an attractive alternative, especially during a time when resources were stretched thin due to ongoing conflicts. The Invasion Plans: The Thiloriere represents an intriguing intersection of military strategy and scientific innovation during the Napoleonic Wars. Although this balloon invasion never came to fruition, it remains an intriguing chapter in the rich history of both military and aeronautical achievements. This print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a unique glimpse into the past, allowing us to explore the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those who dared to dream beyond the conventional boundaries of warfare.
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