Canvas Print : War salvage: Pictures taken in a German smelting yard at Hamburg which shows the shortage

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War salvage: Pictures taken in a German smelting yard at Hamburg which shows the shortage

War salvage: Pictures taken in a German smelting yard at Hamburg which shows the shortage of German metal for Munitions. Here are Bronze statues and Church Bells collected from occupied countries piled in a heap ready for smelting irrespective of there value the end of the war may save some of the more valuable ones. June 1945. June 1945 P010153

WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Germany

Media ID 21275159

© Mirrorpix

Germany Metal Recycling Statues Scrap Yard

20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. This powerful image, titled "War salvage: Pictures taken in a German smelting yard at Hamburg which shows the shortage," presents a poignant reminder of history. Witness the stark reality of the metal shortage in Germany during wartime as bronze statues are melted down for munitions in this evocative photograph by Mirrorpix. Bring this historical moment into your home or office with the vibrant colors and textured finish of our premium Canvas Prints. Experience the past in a whole new way.

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 40.6cm (20" x 16")

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.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant photograph captured in June 1945, we are transported to a German smelting yard in Hamburg. The image vividly portrays the dire scarcity of German metal for munitions during World War II. Strewn across the frame are bronze statues and church bells collected from occupied countries, forming an imposing heap ready for smelting. Regardless of their historical or artistic value, these treasures from afar face an uncertain fate as they await transformation into raw materials desperately needed by a war-torn nation. The sheer magnitude of this collection serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made during those tumultuous times. As our eyes wander through the pile, we can't help but wonder about the stories behind each statue and bell. Were they revered symbols of faith? Cherished works of art? Or perhaps silent witnesses to centuries-old history? Yet amidst this scene of destruction and loss, there is a glimmer of hope - whispered promises that some more valuable pieces may be spared if peace finally dawns upon this ravaged land. It is a testament to humanity's resilience that even in the darkest hours, there remains room for optimism. This powerful snapshot freezes time at one pivotal moment in history when nations grappled with scarcity and sought solace within heaps like these. As we reflect on this image today, it stands as both a haunting reminder and an enduring symbol of mankind's ability to rebuild from ruins – forging new

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