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WW1 British Field Howitzer in France
WW1 British Field Howitzer in France Date: circa 1916
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17.2cm (9.3" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative lantern slide depicts a British Field Howitzer in action during the First World War, circa 1916. The image captures the raw power and intensity of the conflict as the howitzer, shrouded in a thick plume of smoke, is prepared for its next shot in the trenches of France. The Victorian and Edwardian era, with its sense of order and progress, seems a distant memory as the harsh realities of modern warfare take center stage. The British Field Howitzer was a crucial piece of artillery used extensively during the war, capable of firing a 45-pound shell up to 7,000 yards. Its mobility and versatility made it an essential asset to the British Expeditionary Force, allowing them to engage the enemy from a distance and provide crucial support to ground troops. The scene is set against a backdrop of muddy, churned-up terrain, a testament to the harsh conditions endured by the soldiers on the front lines. The image also reveals the intricate details of the howitzer's design, from the complex system of ropes and pulleys used to load and aim the weapon to the intricate machinery that powered its recoil. As we gaze upon this hauntingly beautiful image, we are transported back in time, bearing witness to a moment in history that forever changed the course of the world. The British Field Howitzer stands as a symbol of the ingenuity, determination, and resilience of those who fought in the First World War, a conflict that tested the limits of human endurance and left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.
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