Mouse Mat : Motor machine guns taking cover, Western Front, WW1
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Motor machine guns taking cover, Western Front, WW1
Motor machine guns taking cover in a sunken road on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14135608
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
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Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.6cm (9.3" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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
Amidst the chaotic and brutal landscape of the Western Front during World War One, a team of motor machine gunners take cover in a sunken road. Circa 1916, this poignant image captures a moment of respite and strategic planning as these soldiers prepare to provide covering fire for their comrades advancing up the slope. Motorcycles, a new and innovative form of transport on the battlefield, were utilized to quickly deploy motor machine guns, giving troops a significant tactical advantage. The men, dressed in heavy woolen coats and helmets, huddle together for protection against enemy fire. The motorbikes, with their distinctive exhaust pipes and machine gun mounts, are positioned at the ready, the guns trained on the enemy lines. The sunken road, a common feature of the Western Front, provides some shelter from the relentless barrage of artillery and small arms fire. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of the evolving nature of warfare during the Great War, with motorized transport and machine guns becoming essential components of modern military strategy. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front, and the innovative ways in which they adapted to the ever-changing conditions of the battlefield.
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