Poster Print : German Workers unloading food, Berlin, 1945
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German Workers unloading food, Berlin, 1945
Photograph showing a group of German workers unloading barrels of powdered milk from a British truck, under the supervision of a British Soldier, Berlin, August 1945. At the end of the Second World War in Europe there were great shortages of food and British forces had to bring in large quantities to a hungry Berlin populace
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Media ID 4392315
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1945 B Ring Barrels Berlin Forces Hungry Milk Populace Powdered Quantities Shortages Supervision Truck Unloading
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of historical poster prints, featuring the poignant image "German Workers Unloading Food, Berlin, 1945." This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in history as a group of German workers, under the watchful eye of a British soldier, unload barrels of much-needed powdered milk from a British truck in August 1945. This iconic image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the spirit of post-war reconstruction and the shared human experience. Bring this powerful piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for education, inspiration, or simply as a conversation starter.
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 52.3cm x 42cm (20.6" x 16.5")
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 evocative photograph captures the stark reality of post-war Berlin in August 1945, as a group of German workers diligently unload barrels of much-needed powdered milk from a British military truck. The end of the Second World War in Europe had left the city and its populace in a state of great hunger and hardship, with food supplies severely depleted. British forces, as part of the Allied occupation, played a crucial role in bringing essential provisions to the beleaguered Berliners. In this image, a British soldier stands watch over the operation, ensuring the efficient and orderly distribution of the precious cargo. The workers, dressed in their simple work clothes, are focused on their task, their faces etched with the fatigue and determination that comes from working long hours under difficult conditions. The barrels of powdered milk, stacked high on the truck, represent a lifeline for the city's hungry inhabitants, a testament to the international community's efforts to alleviate the suffering caused by the war. This historical photograph offers a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by the people of Berlin during the aftermath of the Second World War, and the vital role played by the Allied forces in bringing relief to those in need. The scene is one of hard work and determination, as the city and its people began the long road to recovery and rebuilding.
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