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How to Make it Hard for the Invader!
British Home Front are using a makeshift contraption to pinch a screwdriver making it impossible for the Germans to assemble an air-borne tank. Date: 1940
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Media ID 32220326
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Advance Assemble Assembling Contraption Contraptions Defence Defend Delay Disrupt Disruption Enemy Hard Heath Humor Invader Invading Invasion Makeshift Parts Pinching Primitive Pulley Robinson Rope Soil System Turning
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints and experience the spirit of the British Home Front in 1940. This captivating image from ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd at Mary Evans Prints Online depicts ingenious British soldiers making it hard for the invader. In this vintage photograph, they are seen constructing a clever contraption to hinder the assembly of a German air-borne tank. Their determination and resourcefulness are brought to life in stunning detail with our premium Canvas Prints. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office decor and let the story of resilience and ingenuity continue.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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In this fascinating snapshot from 1940, we see the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the British Home Front in their efforts to defend against potential German invasion during World War II. The image captures a group of individuals using a makeshift contraption to disrupt the enemy's plans by making it difficult for them to assemble an air-borne tank.
The scene is both humorous and clever, as the British civilians are seen pinching a screwdriver with a rope and pulley system devised by William Heath Robinson. This primitive yet effective method serves to delay the advance of the Germans by preventing them from assembling crucial parts needed for their military operations.
As tensions rise and threats loom on British soil, every effort is made to make it hard for the invader. The determination and spirit of defiance displayed in this image exemplify the resilience of those on the front lines of defense during wartime.
This print not only showcases a unique moment in history but also serves as a reminder of how ordinary people can come together in extraordinary ways to protect their homeland from external threats. It is a testament to human creativity and adaptability in times of crisis.
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