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Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1961 reporting on the tensions in Kuwait after the Iraqi leader General Kassem had claimed Kuwait should be part of Iraq and had built up military forces near the border. British troops were deployed to protect Kuwait against the threat. See picture number 11936766 for opposite page to this spread. Date: 1961
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Airstrip Arriving Bedouin Brigadier Bulwark Commandos Iraq Kuwait Kuwaiti Marines Pipelines Protection Rifles Support Supporters Tankers Tension Tensions Threat Victorious Volunteers
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Iraq Threat to Kuwait, 1961" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and historically significant print, originally published in The Illustrated London News on 8 July 1961, captures the tense atmosphere during the political crisis when Iraqi leader General Kassem asserted his claim over Kuwait. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office. Order now and relive the past with our premium quality Fine Art Prints.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 the sweltering heat of July 1961, tensions between Iraq and Kuwait reached a boiling point, with Iraqi leader General Abdul Karim Qasem asserting that Kuwait was rightfully part of Iraq and deploying military forces to the border. The Illustrated London News reported on the escalating crisis, capturing the sense of unease and uncertainty in this evocative image. The photograph shows British troops, a mix of volunteers, Bedouin, marines, commandos, and a brigadier, disembarking from a Royal Marine landing craft at the newly constructed Farwania airstrip in Kuwait. The bulwark of British military might was being assembled to protect the small Gulf state against the perceived threat from Iraq. The presence of British troops was a vital bulwark against the Iraqi forces that had amassed along the border. Kuwait, a key player in the Middle Eastern oil industry, was a vital strategic location, with oil pipelines and tankers at risk. The threat of a potential invasion loomed large, and the Kuwaiti people looked to their British allies for support and protection. The image conveys a sense of anticipation and determination, with the soldiers, many of them Bedouin volunteers, shouldering their rifles and preparing to make their way inland. The arrival of the British troops was a symbol of hope and strength in the face of the mounting tension, and the people of Kuwait welcomed them as victorious liberators. Brigadier Horsford, the commanding officer, stands at the head of the landing craft, surveying the scene before him with a steely resolve. The image serves as a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history, when the balance of power in the region hung in the balance, and the world held its breath in anticipation of the outcome.
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