Premium Framed Print : Second wave of French troops in German trenches, WW1
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Second wave of French troops in German trenches, WW1
A second wave of French troops in a German trench during an attack, amid gas, in Champagne. After an advance by a first wave of soldiers, a second wave would clear out any Germans remaining by, according to the caption, either bayoneting them, or making them prisoners.
1915
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Action Advance Attack Champagne Mask Masks Trench Trenches Warfare Wave
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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
In the mud-splattered trenches of the Western Front during the Battle of Champagne in 1915, a second wave of French soldiers advances, ready to clear out any remaining German forces. The first wave of troops, unseen in this image, had already made their way through the initial barrage of gunfire and gas, donning their protective masks as they approached the enemy line. The scene is one of grim determination and unyielding resolve, as the soldiers of the French army press onward in the face of the deadly and destructive realities of modern warfare. The use of poison gas, a horrific new tactic in the conflict, adds an extra layer of danger and uncertainty to the already perilous situation. Despite the hazardous conditions, the French soldiers press forward, their bayonets fixed and their eyes focused on the task at hand. The caption suggests that the outcome for the German soldiers in the trenches before them will be either a brutal and swift end at the business end of a bayonet, or a more merciful capture and imprisonment. The Second Battle of Champagne, which began on September 25, 1915, was one of the largest battles fought on the Western Front during World War I, and marked a significant turning point in the conflict. The battle saw the French army make gains against the German forces, but at a heavy cost, with an estimated 100,000 casualties on the French side alone. This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal and unforgiving nature of trench warfare during the Great War, and the sacrifices made by the soldiers on both sides in the name of victory.
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