Canvas Print : Training with Hotchkiss Machinegun - Aldershot
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Training with Hotchkiss Machinegun - Aldershot
Training with a Hotchkiss Machinegun - Aldershot. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14113718
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Aldershot Firing Hotchkiss Test Testing Tests Weaponry Base Machinegun
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "Training with Hotchkiss Machinegun - Aldershot" canvas print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to 1916 during a military training session. Witness the intensity and focus of soldiers as they prepare for battle with the Hotchkiss machine gun. The black-and-white photograph adds an authentic and timeless appeal, making this canvas print a perfect addition to any history or military-themed decor. Bring history into your home with this exquisite piece from Media Storehouse.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 the intensity and determination of soldiers undergoing training with a Hotchkiss machine gun at the Aldershot military base during World War I in 1916. The Hotchkiss machine gun, a key weapon in the arsenal of the British Army during the war, is seen here being tested and fired by a team of soldiers. The image shows the soldiers in focused concentration as they prepare to engage targets, their faces set with determination and resolve. The scene is set against the backdrop of a muddy training ground, with the smoky plumes of gunfire rising into the air. The soldiers are dressed in heavy greatcoats and woolen hats, bundled up against the cold and damp conditions of the English winter. The Hotchkiss machine gun, a heavy and complex piece of weaponry, is being maneuvered by a team of soldiers, each with a specific role in its operation. The gun's crew includes a loader, who is responsible for feeding ammunition into the gun, and a gunner, who operates the trigger and aims the weapon. The training session appears to be rigorous and demanding, with the soldiers undergoing a series of tests to ensure their proficiency with the machine gun. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of military life during World War I, with soldiers pushing themselves to their limits in order to prepare for the challenges of the battlefield. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the war, and the crucial role that training played in ensuring their readiness for combat.
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