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WORLD WAR I: TELEPHONE. A British signal officer listening in on a tapped German
WORLD WAR I: TELEPHONE.
A British signal officer listening in on a tapped German telephone line during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918
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Media ID 12405300
1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 Battlefield British Field Helmet Line Officer Revolver Signal Corps Telephone World War I Lookout Spying
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating WORLD WAR I: TELEPHONE poster print from Granger Art on Demand. This evocative image transports you to the battlefields of the past, featuring a British signal officer intently listening in on a tapped German telephone line. The tension and suspense are palpable in this historic photograph from the era of 1914-1918. Add this striking piece to your collection and bring the history of World War I into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 31.5cm x 59.4cm (12.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from World War I, we are transported back in time to witness a pivotal moment of espionage. The image depicts a British signal officer intently listening in on a tapped German telephone line. It is an early example of wiretapping during the war, showcasing the lengths that both sides went to gain crucial information. The scene is set amidst the chaos and destruction of the battlefield, with soldiers and troops visible in the background. The British officer stands tall, wearing his helmet as protection while he carries out his clandestine operation. His focused expression reveals the gravity of his task at hand - gathering intelligence that could potentially alter the course of history. Armed with only a revolver and equipped with advanced communication technology for its time, this brave soldier embodies determination and resourcefulness. He serves as a lookout for any vital information that may be transmitted through enemy lines via telephone conversations. This photograph captures not only an individual act of spying but also highlights the larger context of World War I - where every piece of information was crucial to gaining an advantage over one's adversaries. It serves as a reminder of how technological advancements were utilized during wartime and sheds light on lesser-known aspects of warfare beyond traditional combat. As we gaze upon this historic print, we are reminded once again about the sacrifices made by countless individuals who fought valiantly behind enemy lines to ensure victory for their respective nations.
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