Poster Print : Last Konigsberg gun to be destroyed, Masasi, WW1
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Last Konigsberg gun to be destroyed, Masasi, WW1
Last Konigsberg gun to be destroyed in Masasi, East Africa, during WW1.
1917
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Media ID 14394758
© The On Call in Africa Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Artillery Destroyed Enemy Guns Konigsberg Weapon Weapons
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our historic poster print from The On Call in Africa Collection, featuring the "Last Konigsberg gun to be destroyed" image. This powerful and poignant photograph captures the moment of destruction of the infamous German warship, the SMS Konigsberg, in Masasi, East Africa during World War I. The image is part of the extensive Mary Evans Picture Library collection, now available as a stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. Perfect for history enthusiasts, classrooms, or as a unique conversation starter, this poster is a must-have for any space. Order yours today 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 35.3cm (23.4" x 13.9")
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 poignant photograph captures the moment of destruction of the last remaining German artillery piece, a Konigsberg gun, in Masasi, East Africa, during the First World War in 1917. The image bears witness to the end of a significant chapter in the long and brutal conflict that had engulfed Europe and its colonies. The Konigsberg gun, a formidable weapon of war, had been a symbol of German military power in East Africa. However, with the tide of the war turning against them, the German forces in the region were forced to abandon their heavy artillery and retreat. The Allied forces, led by the British, moved in to take control of the territory. In this photograph, we see a group of soldiers, likely from the British Army, standing around the massive gun as it is being destroyed. The expression on their faces is a mix of triumph and relief. The destruction of the gun marked the end of German military resistance in Masasi and was a significant victory for the Allied forces. The 1910s were a time of great upheaval and change, with the First World War causing widespread devastation and destruction across the globe. This photograph serves as a reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of peace. It is a powerful image that captures the end of an era and the beginning of a new one." This photograph is part of The On Call in Africa Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library and provides a unique insight into the events of the First World War in East Africa. It is a valuable historical resource that offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in world history.
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