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Fine Art Print : The Western Front battleground - map of August 1914
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The Western Front battleground - map of August 1914
WW1 - The Western Front battleground - map of August 1914 Date: 1914
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of The Western Front battleground - map of August 1914, brought to you by Media Storehouse in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating print offers a unique perspective into the historical events of World War I. The intricate details of this rights-managed map, originally published in 1914, provide an invaluable insight into the strategic layout of the Western Front during the early stages of the war. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone with an appreciation for the past.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 36.3cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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This evocative map, dating back to August 1914, provides a hauntingly detailed overview of the Western Front battleground during the early stages of the First World War. The intricate chart depicts the complex network of lines and fortifications that marked the border between Germany, France, Belgium, and Holland, as the forces of these nations prepared for the cataclysmic clash that would come to be known as the Great War. The Western Front, stretching from the North Sea to the Swiss border, was the primary theatre of war for the majority of the conflict. The map reveals the strategic positions of key fortifications, such as the heavily fortified German border forts, and the strategic heights of the Ardennes Forest, which were hotly contested throughout the war. The German advance into Belgium, which began on August 4, 1914, is clearly marked on the map, as the invading forces pushed towards the major cities of Liège, Namur, and Antwerp. The map also highlights the initial positions of the French and British forces, who rallied to defend their territories against the German onslaught. As the map reveals, the opening months of the war saw a stalemate, with both sides digging in and constructing extensive trench systems that would come to define the Western Front for the next four years. The map serves as a poignant reminder of the vast scale and complexity of the conflict, and the sacrifices made by millions of soldiers and civilians during the darkest days of the 20th century.
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