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Poster Print : Assault of Vermelles, northern France, WW1
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Assault of Vermelles, northern France, WW1
Assault of Vermelles, northern France, during the Battle of Loos, First World War. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14124260
© Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Assault of Vermelles poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the battlefields of northern France during the First World War. Depicting the assault on Vermelles in 1915, this rights-managed print offers a captivating glimpse into the history of one of the most significant military campaigns of the 20th century. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone who appreciates the power of historical imagery, this poster print makes a thoughtful addition to any space. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past 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 59.4cm x 37.7cm (23.4" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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In the mud-soaked fields of northern France, the assault of Vermelles unfolds during the Battle of Loos in 1915. The First World War rages on, and the French Army prepares for an attack against the German lines. Soldiers, dressed in heavy uniforms, huddle together, their faces etched with determination and apprehension. The air is thick with tension as they wait for the order to advance. The assault on Vermelles was a significant engagement during the Battle of Loos, which marked the first large-scale use of poison gas by the British Army. The attack was intended to divert German forces from the main British offensive further south. However, the assault did not go as planned. The German defenses were stronger than anticipated, and the use of poison gas caused confusion and panic among the attacking troops. Despite the challenges, the soldiers press on, their resolve unbroken. They charge forward, weapons at the ready, into the hail of bullets and shells. The ground is a sea of mud, churned up by the relentless rain and the passage of troops. The scene is one of chaos and carnage, a stark reminder of the brutal reality of war. The assault of Vermelles was a costly affair, with heavy losses on both sides. But the battle marked a turning point in the war, as it demonstrated the devastating impact of modern warfare and the need for new tactics and weapons. The soldiers in this photograph, and countless others like them, fought bravely in the face of overwhelming odds, their sacrifices shaping the course of history.
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