Jigsaw Puzzle : Soldiers as munitions workers
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Soldiers as munitions workers
Having enlisted early in the war, and been sent back from the front, many British soldiers found work in factories producing war munitions. Date: 1915
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Fortunino Machinery Matania Munitions Repair Repairs Tommies Tommy
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Step back in time with our intriguing jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring "Soldiers as Munitions Workers" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us to 1915, when brave soldiers, returning from the battlefield, took on new roles as munitions workers in factories. Piece together this evocative puzzle to uncover the compelling story of their resilience and adaptability during wartime. Engage in a stimulating and immersive experience, perfect for history enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the unexpected role of soldiers as munitions workers in the heart of the British war effort during World War I. In the early years of the conflict, many young men enlisted with a sense of patriotic duty and a desire to defend their country. However, the brutal realities of trench warfare soon became apparent, and the need for large numbers of laborers to produce the vast quantities of munitions required to sustain the war effort became increasingly urgent. In this photograph, we see a group of soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and wearing their caps, working intently in a machine room at a munitions factory. Their faces are focused and determined as they repair and maintain the complex machinery that produced the vital equipment needed to keep the front lines supplied. These 'tommies,' as the British soldiers were affectionately known, were often sent back from the front lines due to injury or illness, only to find themselves in new, but no less crucial, roles in the war effort. The photograph was taken in 1915 by renowned Italian-born war artist Fortunino Matania, who captured the grit and determination of these soldiers as they adapted to their new roles. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the many ways in which the war touched the lives of ordinary people and required them to adapt and contribute in unexpected ways. The soldiers in this photograph, once on the front lines, were now integral to the war effort in a different capacity, demonstrating the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during this pivotal period in history.
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