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Poster Print : World War I 1914-1918: Windmill destroyed by German shellfire. Barbed wire defences in foreground
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World War I 1914-1918: Windmill destroyed by German shellfire. Barbed wire defences in foreground
World War I 1914-1918: Windmill destroyed by German shellfire. Barbed wire defences in foreground. France World War I. From Le Flambeau, Paris, September 1915
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Media ID 9786845
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1914 1918 1915 Defences Destroyed Flambeau Foreground German Paris September Windmill Wire Barbed Shellfire
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's captivating selection of Poster Prints from Universal Images Group. This powerful image transports you to the heart of the World War I battlefield, featuring a windmill destroyed by German shellfire with barbed wire defenses in the foreground. Originally published in Le Flambeau, Paris, in September 1915, this evocative print offers a poignant glimpse into history. Add this authentic piece to your collection and bring the past to life in 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 42cm x 54.2cm (16.5" x 21.3")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant print captures the devastating impact of World War I on the French countryside. Taken in September 1915, it showcases a once majestic windmill reduced to ruins by relentless German shellfire. The destruction is evident as debris litters the ground and only remnants of the windmill's structure remain standing. In the foreground, we see a stark reminder of the defensive measures employed during this brutal conflict - barbed wire defences stretching across the landscape. These entanglements symbolize both protection and confinement, illustrating how soldiers on both sides were trapped within their own fortified positions. The image serves as a powerful testament to the destructive force unleashed upon France during those tumultuous years from 1914 to 1918. It encapsulates not only physical devastation but also represents shattered dreams and lives lost in battle. Originally published in Le Flambeau, Paris, this photograph offers us a glimpse into one small corner of an immense global conflict that forever changed history. It reminds us of the sacrifices made by countless individuals who fought bravely amidst unimaginable horrors. As we reflect upon this haunting image, let us remember those who endured such hardships and honor their memory by striving for peace in our world today.
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