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WWI - Mobile German Field Bakery - Western Front
WWI - Mobile German Field Bakery - Western Front Date: circa 1916
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Baker Bakers Bakery Baking Bread Catering Corp Feeding Forces Loaf Loaves Logistics Mobile Oven Ovens Tables
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15cm x 10.2cm (5.9" x 4")
Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of a Mobile German Field Bakery on the Western Front during World War I, circa 1916. The image showcases the bakers, dressed in their military uniforms, intently focused on their task of baking fresh loaves of bread in the mobile ovens. The ovens, with their distinctive domed shapes and chimneys, are set up on a trestle table, surrounded by stacks of wood for fuel. The bakers' diligence and determination are evident as they work to provide sustenance for the German forces. The importance of logistics and catering during wartime cannot be overstated, and the Mobile Field Bakery played a crucial role in ensuring the troops were well-fed. The sight of freshly baked bread would have been a welcome one for soldiers on the front lines, providing a small comfort amidst the harsh realities of war. The Mobile German Field Bakery was a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the military machine during this time. The bakery was designed to be portable, allowing it to move with the troops as they advanced or retreated, ensuring that the soldiers always had access to fresh bread. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the German forces during World War I, providing a poignant reminder of the human side of war. The bakers, with their focused expressions and the ovens belching out smoke, are a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction that characterized the Western Front. This image is a valuable historical record, offering insight into the logistical challenges of feeding large armies during wartime and the importance of simple comforts like fresh bread.
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