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Poster Print : Northumberland Fusiliers at St Eloi 1916
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Northumberland Fusiliers at St Eloi 1916
Northumberland Fusiliers wearing German helmets and gas masks captured during the fighting at St Eloi, near Ypres, on 27th March 1916. Earlier that day six mines had been exploded under German positions
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Eloi Fusiliers North Umberland Ypres Ww 1
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Northumberland Fusiliers at St Eloi 1916 poster print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the raw reality of the First World War. The Northumberland Fusiliers are depicted in this powerful photograph, taken on 27th March 1916 during the fierce fighting at St Eloi, near Ypres. The soldiers are seen wearing German helmets and gas masks as a testament to the brutal tactics used on the battlefield. This poignant and historically significant image is now available as a high-quality poster print, allowing you to bring a piece of history into your home or office. Order yours today and remember the sacrifices made during the Great War.
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 56.5cm x 42cm (22.2" 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 a moment of triumph and transformation during the brutal battles of the First World War. Taken on 27th March 1916 near the village of St Eloi, close to the historic city of Ypres in Belgium, the image shows members of the Northumberland Fusiliers proudly displaying captured German helmets and gas masks. The Northumberland Fusiliers were part of the British Expeditionary Force that had been fighting in the Ypres Salient since the beginning of the war. The day before this photograph was taken, the Northumberland Fusiliers had played a pivotal role in a successful attack against the German lines. Six mines had been exploded under German positions, causing significant damage and disruption. The resulting chaos provided an opportunity for the British troops to advance and seize enemy equipment, including the German helmets and gas masks seen in the photograph. The Northumberland Fusiliers' capture of German equipment was a symbol of the shifting tide of the war. The use of gas warfare had become a terrifying and devastating aspect of modern warfare, and the capture of these protective masks would have given the British soldiers a sense of security and superiority. The German helmets, meanwhile, were a reminder of the enemy's vulnerability and the determination of the Allied forces to prevail. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of trench warfare during the First World War and the determination of soldiers to seize every opportunity to gain an advantage over their enemies. It also serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of the Northumberland Fusiliers and the other soldiers who fought in the Ypres Salient during this pivotal period in the conflict.
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