Mounted Print : French catapult
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French catapult
French using catapults, where the trenches were close together, using lengths of steel springs or even resilient tree branches as propellants, grenades often empty jam-pots refiled with explosive and fused. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14131342
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Mounted Photos featuring this captivating image of French soldiers employing a catapult in battle. Trenches were once so close that innovative strategies were required. In this instance, the French ingeniously used catapults, propelled by lengths of steel springs or even resilient tree branches, to gain the upper hand. Add this evocative and historically significant mounted photo to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 14.1cm (8" x 5.6")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the First World War's Western Front, as French soldiers prepare to launch a catapult attack against enemy trenches in 1915. The image showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of soldiers during this era of brutal trench warfare. In contrast to the sophisticated artillery and machine guns that dominated the battlefield, these soldiers employ a more primitive yet effective weapon: the catapult. The catapult, a time-honored siege engine, was adapted to the realities of trench warfare. Instead of the traditional counterweight system, these catapults utilized lengths of steel springs or even resilient tree branches as propellants. The grenades, often empty jam-pots refilled with explosives and fused, were launched with great force and accuracy towards the enemy lines. The trenches were so close that the catapults could be positioned just behind the front lines, making them an effective and deadly weapon for close-range assaults. This tactic allowed the French forces to gain an advantage over their adversaries, despite the technological disparities between the two sides. The photograph transports us back to a time when the horrors and complexities of modern warfare were still being defined. The determination and resilience of these soldiers, as they prepare to hurl explosives towards the enemy, serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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