Poster Print : Board put up by Germans reporting big victory at Verdun
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Board put up by Germans reporting big victory at Verdun
Board put up by Germans to tell us of a big victory at Verdun against the French. 4.3.16 - Mount Sorrel. Copy of Printing on Board - BIS GESTERN ABEND WAREN AN. UNWARENDEIN GEFANGENEN GEZAHLL. 228 OFFIZIERE 17370 FERNER WARDEN. BESCHUTZE DARUNTER SCHWERX. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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Media ID 14151998
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1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Born Copy Corps Germans Gibson Herbert Mount Northumbrian Printing Regiments Sergeant Sorrel Verdun Victory Warden Abend Waren
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the powerful and poignant "Board put up by Germans reporting big victory at Verdun" print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the raw emotion and intensity of the Battle of Verdun during World War I. The board, bearing the bold inscription "BIS GESTERN ABEND WAREN AN. UNWARENDEIN GEFANGENEN GEZAHLT" (Last night there were over 6,000 prisoners), proudly displays the Germans' claim of a significant victory against the French on March 4, 1916, at Mount Sorrel. This captivating poster print is a testament to the historical significance of the Battle of Verdun, and a powerful reminder of the human cost of war. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a piece of history 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 39cm (23.4" x 15.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic board, put up by the Germans on March 4, 1916, during the Battle of Verdun, proudly announces their significant victory against the French forces at Mount Sorrel. The inscription on the board, "BIS GESTERN ABEND WAREN AN. UNWARENDEIN GEFANGENEN GEZAHL. 228 OFFIZIERE 17370 FERNER WARDEN. BESCHUTZE DARUNDER SCHWERX," translates to "Yesterday evening there were 228 officers and 17,370 prisoners of war under our protection. 386,202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, MM, 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, was among the many casualties on the French side. Born in September 1889, Gibson was a brave and dedicated medic who served valiantly during the First World War. The board serves as a poignant reminder of the intense and brutal fighting that took place during the Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and deadliest battles in the history of warfare. The Battle of Verdun lasted from February 21 to December 18, 1916, and resulted in over 700,000 casualties on both sides. This rare and intriguing artifact is a testament to the sacrifices made by soldiers from all nations during the Great War.
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