Canvas Print : The aeroplane in warfare by G. H. Davis
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The aeroplane in warfare by G. H. Davis
The aeroplane in warfare: aeroplanes used for finding the range of the enemys entrenchments. Left: a fire bomb, attached to a parachute, dropped from a Taube monoplane. Right: a shrapnel bomb thrown from a German aeroplane onto British soldiers entrenched below. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14134640
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Attached Bomb Danger Dangerous Davis Dropped Dropping Entrenched Entrenchments Exploding Explosion Falling Find Finding Flash Monoplane Parachute Range Shrapnel Sphere Taube Throw Throwing Thrown Trench Trenches Warfare Weapon Weapons
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the captivating artwork "The Aeroplane in Warfare" by G.H. Davis, exclusively from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image showcases the early use of aircraft in military strategy, with a Taube monoplane dropping a fire bomb attached to a parachute to locate enemy entrenchments. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historical moment to life, adding a touch of history and intrigue to any space. Experience the rich detail and vibrant colors that only a canvas print can offer. Order yours today and bring home a piece of history.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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 evocative photograph, taken in 1914, captures the early days of aviation in warfare as depicted in The Aeroplane in Warfare by G.H. Davis. The image on the left shows a Taube monoplane releasing a fire bomb, attached to a parachute, into the night sky. The bomb, designed to find the range of enemy entrenchments, would fall freely until the parachute deployed, allowing the pilots to accurately assess the distance to their target. On the right, a German aeroplane drops a shrapnel bomb onto British soldiers huddled in their trenches below. The use of aeroplanes in warfare revolutionized the way battles were fought, providing an unprecedented advantage in reconnaissance, communication, and tactical bombing. The dark night sky is illuminated by the flash of the exploding bombs, highlighting the danger and intensity of the conflict. The men on the ground, exposed to the relentless barrage from above, were no longer safe from the reach of their enemies. The First World War marked a turning point in military history, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the innovative and dangerous technologies that shaped the course of the war.
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